| 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 | $25.35 | 6.515% | $27.0016 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.97 | 7.821% | $168.1684 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.37 | 12.584% | $71.3445 | $71.34 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 11.556% | $19.5 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.66 | 9.394% | $78.3917 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.78 | 8.420% | $24.6981 | $24.70 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 6.229% | $7.0536 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $363.25 | $396.1579 | $396.15 | $396.15 | $396.20 | |