| 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 | $24.26 | 11.602% | $27.0746 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 6.591% | $152.8622 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.77 | 9.569% | $261.6179 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.31 | 6.423% | $32.2568 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.25 | 4.390% | $102.5632 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.96 | 13.146% | $151.5704 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 4.124% | $159.9657 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.59 | $887.9108 | $887.91 | $887.80 | $888.10 | |