| 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 | $25.33 | 8.473% | $27.4762 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 8.549% | $15.5008 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.58 | 9.480% | $70.7022 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.92 | 7.422% | $111.6329 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.98 | 5.128% | $200.7735 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.34 | 6.648% | $102.7447 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.31 | 4.608% | $187.5726 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.74 | $716.4029 | $716.39 | $716.40 | $716.40 | |