| 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 | $25.95 | 7.349% | $27.8571 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.92 | 5.536% | $106.5069 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.39 | 3.724% | $217.1877 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.92 | 6.458% | $103.1791 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 6.325% | $138.7222 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.37 | 11.549% | $175.5447 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.45 | 11.623% | $64.1274 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.47 | $833.1251 | $833.13 | $833.15 | $833.10 | |