| 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 | $25.60 | 5.314% | $26.9604 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.54 | 5.111% | $152.9785 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 12.643% | $24.0493 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.52 | 13.307% | $25.5167 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.94 | 7.224% | $257.2733 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.97 | 3.687% | $135.7989 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.39 | 11.355% | $177.4887 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.31 | $800.0658 | $800.07 | $800.05 | $800.10 | |