| 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 | $240.38 | 5.610% | $253.8653 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 5.635% | $7.7219 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.47 | 3.523% | $185.7927 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 4.338% | $7.0115 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 6.767% | $252.3331 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.70 | 9.249% | $102.3663 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.75 | 11.641% | $183.9285 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.67 | $993.0193 | $993.02 | $993.00 | $993.00 | |