| 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 | $242.42 | 6.513% | $258.2088 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.38 | 9.643% | $173.6526 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 11.336% | $176.256 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.47 | 13.559% | $156.1096 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.37 | 11.575% | $279.3503 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.35 | 4.165% | $20.1559 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.35 | 4.759% | $156.4576 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.65 | $1,220.1908 | $1,220.20 | $1,220.15 | $1,220.40 | |