| 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 | 4.284% | $26.6446 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.67 | 12.715% | $60.4941 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 6.639% | $49.4805 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 4.777% | $261.5024 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.95 | 6.135% | $27.542 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.36 | 9.459% | $29.948 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.72 | 13.625% | $181.4819 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.23 | $637.0935 | $637.08 | $637.15 | $637.00 | |