| 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 | $25.80 | 6.259% | $27.4148 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 7.491% | $71.718 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.72 | 9.355% | $62.0262 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.86 | 6.540% | $120.241 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.30 | 6.307% | $242.6989 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 9.211% | $264.1268 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.78 | 13.178% | $209.1303 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.03 | $997.3560 | $997.36 | $997.40 | $997.20 | |