| 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 | $24.60 | 8.247% | $26.6288 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.49 | 8.790% | $24.4669 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.83 | 7.160% | $89.8322 | $89.83 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.90 | 13.371% | $146.1352 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.47 | 8.785% | $252.8925 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.55 | 7.821% | $81.4588 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.90 | 12.414% | $247.1984 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.74 | $868.6128 | $868.62 | $868.65 | $868.60 | |