| 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 | $150.76 | 4.297% | $157.2382 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.77 | 5.738% | $255.6428 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.60 | 3.480% | $149.6321 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.57 | 7.264% | $69.2604 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 9.860% | $59.7199 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.93 | 12.871% | $170.3562 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.44 | 9.236% | $76.9458 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.43 | $938.7954 | $938.80 | $938.80 | $938.70 | |