| 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 | $23.76 | 12.572% | $26.7471 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.92 | 12.705% | $58.5164 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.47 | 8.295% | $243.0898 | $243.09 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.50 | 11.477% | $268.1022 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 3.233% | $257.4115 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.64 | 3.557% | $215.0258 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.25 | 5.869% | $173.8898 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.89 | $1,242.7826 | $1,242.79 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.70 | |