| 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 | $25.72 | 12.278% | $28.8779 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 11.581% | $87.8589 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.57 | 5.578% | $175.8613 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.34 | 9.303% | $131.5352 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.55 | 11.150% | $135.1028 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.37 | 6.819% | $227.9197 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.78 | 12.340% | $258.1349 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.07 | $1,045.2907 | $1,045.29 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.30 | |