| 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 | $26.33 | 4.465% | $27.5056 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.25 | 10.620% | $55.5866 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 4.148% | $165.4287 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.35 | 9.125% | $21.1157 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.66 | 8.122% | $245.0693 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.28 | 6.419% | $129.065 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.31 | 4.672% | $211.7619 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.02 | $855.5328 | $855.55 | $855.50 | $855.60 | |