| 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 | $24.49 | 12.805% | $27.6259 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.31 | 8.145% | $46.8376 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.86 | 4.865% | $137.2263 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.45 | 11.262% | $78.3841 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.79 | 11.208% | $195.4925 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.42 | 4.633% | $53.8023 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.42 | 5.410% | $259.7513 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.74 | $799.1200 | $799.12 | $799.20 | $799.10 | |