| 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 | $27.87 | 3.586% | $28.8694 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.35 | 12.617% | $80.3522 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.78 | 3.396% | $186.9193 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 3.613% | $180.0276 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.44 | 3.836% | $22.2624 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.55 | 5.524% | $41.7347 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.59 | 13.384% | $10.8735 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.33 | $551.0391 | $551.03 | $551.00 | $551.10 | |