| 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 | $25.43 | 8.129% | $27.4972 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.70 | 11.586% | $130.2209 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 8.617% | $122.1724 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.72 | 12.347% | $160.3416 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.62 | 3.685% | $119.8806 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.61 | 10.192% | $117.4757 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 5.470% | $261.5234 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.52 | $939.1118 | $939.11 | $939.10 | $939.10 | |