| 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 | $24.62 | 13.271% | $27.8873 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.59 | 5.667% | $217.2408 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.48 | 6.707% | $190.4507 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 4.565% | $136.7083 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 7.779% | $124.765 | $124.77 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.50 | 3.498% | $177.4991 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.66 | 8.110% | $215.8524 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.35 | $1,090.4036 | $1,090.41 | $1,090.40 | $1,090.50 | |