| 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 | $25.79 | 7.599% | $27.7498 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.83 | 5.805% | $44.2582 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.61 | 11.643% | $152.5155 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 3.431% | $145.7653 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.55 | 4.122% | $249.4243 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.49 | 12.227% | $253.0607 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.98 | 3.641% | $51.7998 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.18 | $924.5736 | $924.58 | $924.50 | $924.60 | |