| 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 | 10.609% | $27.2319 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.25 | 8.725% | $41.5873 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.50 | 12.864% | $84.0837 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.37 | 8.292% | $128.1852 | $128.19 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.55 | 6.549% | $256.3036 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.34 | 4.640% | $40.119 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.74 | 9.233% | $47.7785 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.37 | $625.2892 | $625.29 | $625.35 | $625.30 | |