| 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 | $24.63 | 11.645% | $27.4982 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.40 | 11.494% | $247.9627 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 9.331% | $180.1994 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.49 | 9.592% | $122.1841 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.92 | 5.374% | $227.5235 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.49 | 5.577% | $221.1733 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.34 | 6.319% | $230.0105 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.09 | $1,256.5517 | $1,256.54 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.60 | |