| 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 | $24.70 | 11.169% | $27.4587 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.35 | 12.153% | $173.1082 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.36 | 8.216% | $270.9296 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 6.406% | $9.4914 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 9.773% | $100.2227 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.46 | 5.311% | $213.2127 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.30 | 8.144% | $255.5443 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.39 | $1,049.9676 | $1,049.96 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.90 | |