| 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 | $26.48 | 3.844% | $27.4979 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.78 | 9.504% | $75.3169 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.49 | 6.667% | $261.8568 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 13.441% | $261.2092 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.75 | 10.361% | $263.4869 | $263.49 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 3.813% | $137.4484 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.82 | 7.385% | $39.5392 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.98 | $1,066.3553 | $1,066.37 | $1,066.35 | $1,066.30 | |