| 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 | $26.48 | 5.187% | $27.8535 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.27 | 6.560% | $39.7149 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.27 | 13.292% | $229.1557 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.84 | 9.408% | $172.6896 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.99 | 7.516% | $94.6033 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.92 | 11.119% | $233.261 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.92 | 3.420% | $151.9447 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.69 | $949.2227 | $949.21 | $949.20 | $949.30 | |