| 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 | $25.40 | 8.268% | $27.5001 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.54 | 13.632% | $272.1941 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 11.786% | $40.6566 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.77 | 12.385% | $173.9383 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.95 | 5.615% | $48.5301 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.76 | 10.715% | $10.8058 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.75 | 4.105% | $136.1173 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.54 | $709.7423 | $709.75 | $709.75 | $709.70 | |