| 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 | $25.26 | 8.495% | $27.4058 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.79 | 4.816% | $58.4768 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.53 | 10.738% | $130.1504 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.41 | 7.776% | $68.3408 | $68.34 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.65 | 5.646% | $91.5423 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.84 | 11.497% | $35.5006 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.92 | 5.282% | $112.5675 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.40 | $523.9842 | $523.99 | $524.00 | $524.00 | |