| 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 | $25.50 | 8.257% | $27.6055 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.69 | 12.170% | $27.6948 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 11.281% | $223.9641 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.69 | 11.332% | $279.0982 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 5.211% | $179.1217 | $179.12 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.61 | 11.774% | $198.5218 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.64 | 10.413% | $221.5326 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.64 | $1,157.5387 | $1,157.53 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 | |