| 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 | $25.28 | 8.770% | $27.4971 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.55 | 8.662% | $84.2674 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 8.620% | $48.3793 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.29 | 9.208% | $106.2485 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.59 | 5.747% | $233.2673 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.39 | 7.271% | $165.6157 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.67 | 13.662% | $83.7348 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.31 | $749.0101 | $749.02 | $749.00 | $749.00 | |