| 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 | $24.89 | 7.253% | $26.6953 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.79 | 8.470% | $26.8897 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.27 | 4.763% | $177.3323 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.27 | 3.498% | $138.9668 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 10.552% | $150.0191 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.97 | 13.125% | $6.7536 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.65 | 12.212% | $59.0796 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.54 | $585.7364 | $585.74 | $585.75 | $585.80 | |