| 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 | $26.94 | 5.344% | $28.3797 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.25 | 6.833% | $61.1619 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 7.124% | $38.3183 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 12.488% | $162.4102 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 7.725% | $41.3772 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.99 | 4.579% | $247.8418 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 6.863% | $263.7272 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.53 | $843.2163 | $843.22 | $843.25 | $843.20 | |