| 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 | $25.99 | 5.731% | $27.4795 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 6.716% | $8.3772 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.70 | 4.437% | $233.6256 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.80 | 7.336% | $21.2525 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.54 | 6.525% | $231.7345 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.47 | 7.708% | $124.3704 | $124.37 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.49 | 9.421% | $139.5008 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.84 | $786.3405 | $786.34 | $786.40 | $786.40 | |