| 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 | $25.67 | 7.120% | $27.4977 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.98 | 6.315% | $60.5783 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.65 | 5.398% | $125.0547 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.38 | 8.720% | $110.2203 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.77 | 5.662% | $129.7212 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.36 | 5.366% | $246.9358 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.92 | 4.825% | $13.5434 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.73 | $713.5514 | $713.55 | $713.55 | $713.50 | |