| 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 | $25.85 | 6.372% | $27.4972 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.70 | 4.533% | $25.8197 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.29 | 4.694% | $223.3018 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.37 | 10.265% | $140.4445 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.95 | 9.837% | $73.5359 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.98 | 10.853% | $268.2421 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.56 | 4.621% | $226.5672 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.70 | $985.4084 | $985.41 | $985.40 | $985.30 | |