| 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 | $25.38 | 8.234% | $27.4698 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.60 | 4.571% | $211.8608 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 4.172% | $207.1669 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 10.400% | $159.5059 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.78 | 13.467% | $16.7704 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 8.746% | $38.4417 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 12.711% | $239.4883 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.94 | $900.7038 | $900.71 | $900.65 | $900.80 | |