| 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 | $24.36 | 7.447% | $26.1741 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.66 | 9.533% | $76.3007 | $76.30 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.67 | 3.248% | $203.0578 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 7.422% | $226.0374 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.33 | 6.819% | $131.7399 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.60 | 12.536% | $282.0152 | $282.02 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.97 | 7.154% | $235.7067 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.01 | $1,181.0318 | $1,181.04 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.00 | |