| 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 | $240.27 | 5.178% | $252.7112 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.78 | 6.806% | $7.2414 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 4.598% | $258.9846 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.57 | 3.121% | $23.2744 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.76 | 6.874% | $109.8237 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.82 | 4.851% | $129.8265 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.66 | 10.298% | $197.0584 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.46 | $978.9202 | $978.91 | $978.90 | $978.90 | |