| 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 | $26.94 | 7.778% | $29.0354 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.57 | 9.239% | $155.742 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.75 | 13.813% | $223.9271 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 12.562% | $40.2972 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.27 | 5.516% | $136.4005 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.96 | 9.751% | $9.8337 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.54 | 12.681% | $28.7787 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.83 | $624.0146 | $624.02 | $624.10 | $623.90 | |