| 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 | $26.59 | 6.795% | $28.3968 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 9.399% | $43.2126 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.30 | 12.551% | $5.9652 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.36 | 5.243% | $100.3597 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 4.848% | $238.8647 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.35 | 8.605% | $9.0685 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.98 | 3.721% | $12.4258 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $414.90 | $438.2933 | $438.30 | $438.25 | $438.40 | |