| 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 | $25.96 | 6.594% | $27.6718 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.26 | 7.780% | $14.2916 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.25 | 9.721% | $252.6326 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.51 | 7.296% | $150.7616 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.96 | 9.770% | $109.7261 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.38 | 12.216% | $249.5459 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.97 | 6.552% | $60.7027 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.29 | $865.3323 | $865.33 | $865.35 | $865.30 | |