| 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 | $24.91 | 10.392% | $27.4986 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.58 | 4.315% | $36.0721 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.50 | 11.300% | $8.3475 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.78 | 12.324% | $72.7635 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.58 | 3.217% | $130.6521 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.38 | 12.205% | $229.3246 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.27 | 12.226% | $214.6547 | $214.65 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.00 | $719.3131 | $719.30 | $719.25 | $719.40 | |