| 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 | $26.50 | 3.784% | $27.5028 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.53 | 7.280% | $121.795 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.58 | 12.779% | $174.3338 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.28 | 4.150% | $177.3466 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.27 | 13.764% | $134.5487 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.87 | 8.511% | $34.5825 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.54 | 6.490% | $216.7497 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.57 | $886.8591 | $886.86 | $886.90 | $886.70 | |