| 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 | $25.82 | 6.764% | $27.5665 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.43 | 11.831% | $22.8471 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.39 | 4.480% | $254.2939 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 9.700% | $141.9847 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 7.518% | $14.8697 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.54 | 8.794% | $109.3815 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.80 | 6.768% | $9.3956 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.24 | $580.3390 | $580.34 | $580.35 | $580.40 | |