| 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 | $27.69 | 6.525% | $29.4968 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.60 | 11.567% | $6.2478 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.80 | 8.250% | $9.526 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.33 | 5.536% | $34.1198 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.94 | 6.511% | $118.1633 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.46 | 4.551% | $161.4895 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 12.702% | $266.4839 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.27 | $625.5271 | $625.53 | $625.55 | $625.50 | |