| 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 | $150.85 | 3.553% | $156.2097 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.27 | 4.354% | $192.2931 | $192.29 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.45 | 11.618% | $79.7511 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.76 | 11.562% | $269.7123 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.90 | 8.723% | $196.6799 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.73 | 13.634% | $232.6429 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.90 | 4.342% | $152.235 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.86 | $1,279.5240 | $1,279.52 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.50 | |