| 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 | $25.27 | 8.817% | $27.4981 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.30 | 4.520% | $122.602 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.84 | 9.235% | $258.7122 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.51 | 6.371% | $249.4506 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 8.578% | $228.5893 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.42 | 4.495% | $72.5404 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.28 | 7.163% | $47.4518 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.15 | $1,006.8444 | $1,006.84 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.90 | |