| 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 | $25.71 | 6.844% | $27.4696 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.75 | 6.408% | $246.6005 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.99 | 12.444% | $176.5258 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.95 | 4.127% | $64.5067 | $64.51 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.74 | 7.306% | $127.4151 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 9.252% | $120.7999 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 11.685% | $236.1691 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.17 | $999.4867 | $999.50 | $999.45 | $999.50 | |