| 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 | $25.77 | 6.715% | $27.5005 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.74 | 10.827% | $247.9643 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.49 | 4.256% | $245.5125 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 5.255% | $144.8309 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.44 | 5.425% | $48.9594 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.60 | 9.296% | $30.1657 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 12.260% | $148.0373 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.51 | $892.9706 | $892.97 | $892.95 | $893.00 | |