| 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 | $24.60 | 11.768% | $27.4949 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.83 | 9.113% | $51.0976 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.53 | 8.143% | $17.876 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.80 | 4.402% | $151.1741 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.75 | 7.154% | $118.6731 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.25 | 12.814% | $137.9151 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.41 | 10.668% | $34.7608 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.17 | $538.9916 | $538.99 | $538.95 | $539.10 | |