| 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 | $26.27 | 4.667% | $27.496 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.44 | 7.591% | $131.7344 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.74 | 11.125% | $265.2998 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.33 | 5.399% | $123.6646 | $123.66 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.36 | 9.313% | $119.5447 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.33 | 12.363% | $98.1266 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.53 | 8.498% | $148.1323 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.00 | $913.9984 | $913.99 | $914.05 | $913.90 | |