| 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 | $25.80 | 6.588% | $27.4997 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.49 | 13.138% | $10.7368 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.74 | 13.690% | $127.0372 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.26 | 5.255% | $36.0604 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.50 | 12.610% | $128.9385 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.99 | 6.180% | $234.6472 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.29 | 13.396% | $136.404 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.07 | $701.3238 | $701.33 | $701.35 | $701.20 | |