| 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 | $26.68 | 8.487% | $28.9443 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.32 | 6.505% | $40.8127 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.51 | 9.801% | $187.2217 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.51 | 7.741% | $115.8323 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.55 | 7.404% | $149.8823 | $149.88 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.80 | 8.550% | $127.8719 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 13.271% | $264.7143 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.07 | $915.2795 | $915.26 | $915.25 | $915.20 | |