| 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 | $240.91 | 7.329% | $258.5663 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.76 | 4.600% | $77.153 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.37 | 7.793% | $168.5559 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 6.394% | $138.8016 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.88 | 7.341% | $267.1503 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.75 | 8.121% | $219.2153 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.69 | 7.475% | $159.8046 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.82 | $1,289.2470 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.20 | $1,289.40 | |