| 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 | $25.40 | 6.508% | $27.053 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.96 | 3.685% | $81.8697 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.89 | 10.820% | $181.6229 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.70 | 3.754% | $114.8557 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.67 | 5.719% | $155.0581 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.27 | 5.188% | $248.5277 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.91 | 8.614% | $230.1639 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.80 | $1,039.1510 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.30 | |