| 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 | $24.68 | 11.412% | $27.4965 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.28 | 4.759% | $239.1438 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.26 | 10.206% | $145.7585 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.61 | 8.765% | $221.4564 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 7.367% | $268.1598 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.61 | 12.839% | $79.6756 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.77 | 12.355% | $77.2665 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.97 | $1,058.9571 | $1,058.97 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.10 | |