| 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 | $25.55 | 7.624% | $27.4979 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 7.356% | $70.6725 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.40 | 7.756% | $67.2397 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.52 | 12.292% | $228.5367 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.54 | 13.651% | $207.4585 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.63 | 4.427% | $116.5719 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.26 | 5.843% | $99.7676 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.73 | $817.7448 | $817.75 | $817.70 | $817.80 | |