| 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 | $24.67 | 5.285% | $25.9738 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 11.244% | $55.3661 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 8.536% | $260.3996 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.69 | 11.573% | $175.9395 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.73 | 13.791% | $46.3471 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.28 | 3.148% | $209.6793 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.76 | 10.737% | $150.3366 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.82 | $924.0420 | $924.05 | $924.05 | $924.00 | |