| 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 | $25.56 | 8.498% | $27.7321 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 3.651% | $29.4058 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.32 | 6.354% | $146.0453 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.66 | 10.662% | $220.9477 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.71 | 12.213% | $93.9335 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.35 | 7.250% | $29.3329 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.62 | 8.165% | $37.4467 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.59 | $584.8440 | $584.85 | $584.90 | $584.60 | |