| 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 | $24.50 | 7.458% | $26.3272 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.40 | 11.387% | $22.7229 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.40 | 8.293% | $31.8381 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.34 | 13.319% | $194.1608 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.96 | 6.816% | $34.1384 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.52 | 5.279% | $179.5218 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.79 | 3.523% | $22.5577 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.91 | $511.2669 | $511.27 | $511.25 | $511.20 | |