| 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 | $25.29 | 6.597% | $26.9584 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.72 | 3.633% | $42.1994 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.47 | 3.389% | $158.6711 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 3.799% | $35.6446 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 5.772% | $149.7732 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.35 | 13.599% | $109.4526 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.81 | 8.788% | $132.5147 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.58 | $655.2140 | $655.20 | $655.15 | $655.30 | |