| 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 | $25.87 | 6.265% | $27.4908 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.54 | 10.482% | $133.175 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.31 | 9.149% | $153.147 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.83 | 8.751% | $62.8907 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.37 | 5.391% | $135.2904 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.84 | 8.472% | $149.5178 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.75 | 12.295% | $215.3257 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.51 | $876.8374 | $876.85 | $876.90 | $876.80 | |