| 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 | $25.65 | 5.352% | $27.0228 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.39 | 12.637% | $11.703 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 5.406% | $145.0914 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.52 | 7.470% | $9.1564 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.41 | 13.579% | $143.5752 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.47 | 4.549% | $41.2655 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.50 | 10.858% | $187.9043 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.59 | $565.7186 | $565.72 | $565.70 | $565.80 | |