| 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 | $25.58 | 7.285% | $27.4435 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.80 | 6.129% | $25.2587 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.73 | 11.654% | $57.7586 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.62 | 11.214% | $59.6329 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.50 | 13.473% | $242.2649 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.98 | 6.631% | $116.2065 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.40 | 11.241% | $26.0304 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.61 | $554.5955 | $554.59 | $554.60 | $554.60 | |