| 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 | $24.27 | 11.204% | $26.9892 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.96 | 13.134% | $183.2318 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.41 | 10.394% | $270.9179 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.34 | 11.108% | $94.8196 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.55 | 12.782% | $79.5677 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 13.608% | $11.3494 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.60 | 6.715% | $173.5186 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.12 | $840.3942 | $840.40 | $840.35 | $840.30 | |