| 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 | $26.44 | 3.125% | $27.2663 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 8.286% | $184.3786 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.79 | 6.524% | $34.9292 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.84 | 3.385% | $192.1307 | $192.13 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.38 | 4.767% | $63.2583 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.49 | 11.525% | $172.295 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.45 | 12.486% | $225.4782 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.66 | $899.7363 | $899.75 | $899.80 | $899.80 | |