| 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 | $25.32 | 8.601% | $27.4978 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.56 | 10.168% | $148.2421 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 6.445% | $43.5786 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.54 | 6.188% | $30.3061 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.49 | 11.216% | $177.3784 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.29 | 4.106% | $14.8767 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.71 | 8.823% | $69.3311 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.85 | $511.2108 | $511.22 | $511.30 | $511.20 | |