| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $24.98 | 6.167% | $26.5205 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.54 | 10.285% | $31.4753 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 9.590% | $8.7234 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.63 | 3.490% | $65.8507 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.87 | 5.419% | $7.2423 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.80 | 3.172% | $28.6818 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.69 | 11.352% | $87.6229 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $238.47 | $256.1169 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 | |