| 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 | $25.81 | 5.532% | $27.2378 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.82 | 3.705% | $247.6683 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.93 | 4.428% | $236.9785 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.91 | 13.756% | $235.3725 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.83 | 12.815% | $37.0372 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.67 | 11.637% | $158.1561 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.82 | 6.868% | $242.398 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.79 | $1,184.8484 | $1,184.86 | $1,184.85 | $1,184.90 | |