| 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 | $24.72 | 5.410% | $26.0574 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 6.599% | $8.901 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.49 | 13.398% | $151.375 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.91 | 11.180% | $142.2103 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.67 | 13.270% | $253.351 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.90 | 4.435% | $205.6325 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.86 | 8.250% | $253.1535 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.90 | $1,040.6807 | $1,040.68 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.80 | |