| 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 | $27.27 | 6.230% | $28.9689 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.55 | 8.338% | $178.2702 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 12.305% | $174.96 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.94 | 4.870% | $109.0019 | $109.00 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.93 | 10.773% | $209.2834 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.26 | 6.224% | $208.4752 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.61 | 3.616% | $148.8029 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.35 | $1,057.7625 | $1,057.76 | $1,057.75 | $1,057.90 | |