| 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 | $9.98 | 4.361% | $10.4152 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.63 | 8.418% | $27.7875 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.87 | 12.185% | $228.7116 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.93 | 12.329% | $86.4147 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.48 | 3.736% | $78.2999 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.47 | 10.792% | $27.1108 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.95 | 4.476% | $78.3048 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.31 | $537.0445 | $537.04 | $537.00 | $537.00 | |