| 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 | $24.82 | 10.665% | $27.4671 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 5.413% | $76.688 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 7.138% | $172.9957 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.25 | 10.756% | $230.6494 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.30 | 3.337% | $30.2777 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.39 | 12.432% | $21.8006 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.64 | 6.407% | $171.9963 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.62 | $731.8748 | $731.89 | $731.90 | $731.90 | |