| 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 | $25.99 | 3.340% | $26.8581 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.31 | 10.120% | $65.3122 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.74 | 12.120% | $185.8277 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 9.357% | $143.7935 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 13.776% | $170.2658 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.65 | 6.138% | $158.8355 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.85 | 9.839% | $121.7565 | $121.76 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.68 | $872.6493 | $872.66 | $872.65 | $872.70 | |