| 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 | $26.30 | 3.625% | $27.2534 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.47 | 3.238% | $60.3633 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.34 | 9.529% | $203.001 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 13.210% | $149.0976 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.52 | 5.616% | $40.6833 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 3.405% | $245.5972 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.92 | 3.193% | $223.8463 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.76 | $949.8421 | $949.84 | $949.85 | $949.90 | |