| 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 | $26.55 | 8.640% | $28.8439 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.25 | 3.625% | $169.1678 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.34 | 4.345% | $122.4384 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.30 | 3.423% | $228.8751 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.50 | 9.476% | $143.9609 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.58 | 13.475% | $14.2752 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.75 | 13.571% | $148.4941 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.27 | $856.0554 | $856.06 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |