| 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 | $150.55 | 5.646% | $159.0501 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.25 | 12.529% | $209.5853 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.67 | 3.841% | $248.8757 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.98 | 9.550% | $212.5051 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.33 | 6.156% | $257.2478 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.83 | 8.438% | $64.8785 | $64.88 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.40 | 11.706% | $87.5775 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.01 | $1,239.7200 | $1,239.74 | $1,239.80 | $1,239.80 | |