| 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 | $27.40 | 5.203% | $28.8256 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.84 | 3.297% | $240.5167 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.64 | 5.309% | $103.8768 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.95 | 12.584% | $177.8264 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.97 | 7.502% | $144.0204 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.67 | 13.502% | $270.8952 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.77 | 5.320% | $74.535 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.24 | $1,040.4961 | $1,040.52 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.40 | |