| 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 | $25.72 | 5.298% | $27.0826 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 13.581% | $179.9918 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 5.123% | $45.1083 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 12.399% | $26.2564 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.84 | 5.518% | $42.0384 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.99 | 6.138% | $192.0992 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.54 | 11.666% | $41.9194 | $41.92 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.83 | $554.4961 | $554.50 | $554.50 | $554.50 | |