| 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 | $24.36 | 10.741% | $26.9765 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.66 | 4.616% | $171.2145 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.43 | 13.228% | $85.4079 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.75 | 12.407% | $84.0242 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.45 | 3.193% | $64.444 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 8.371% | $142.3236 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.81 | 3.204% | $161.8342 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.79 | $736.2249 | $736.21 | $736.20 | $736.10 | |