| 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 | $26.55 | 3.577% | $27.4997 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.84 | 12.548% | $125.8737 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.39 | 13.364% | $60.525 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.87 | 11.581% | $158.3 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.84 | 3.675% | $158.4569 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.36 | 8.721% | $210.2229 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.54 | 9.189% | $27.8869 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.39 | $768.7651 | $768.77 | $768.75 | $768.80 | |