| 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 | $25.45 | 8.452% | $27.601 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.54 | 4.625% | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.38 | 8.691% | $263.4452 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.95 | 7.648% | $160.3417 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.77 | 4.638% | $17.5478 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.46 | 11.616% | $94.2709 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.97 | 12.735% | $57.461 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.52 | $709.1176 | $709.12 | $709.10 | $709.10 | |