| 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 | $26.26 | 8.287% | $28.4362 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.70 | 7.403% | $42.639 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 7.270% | $57.6469 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.60 | 10.452% | $221.5667 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 7.269% | $30.7862 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.47 | 4.121% | $197.2781 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.85 | 4.323% | $116.6853 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.32 | $695.0384 | $695.06 | $695.10 | $695.00 | |