| 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 | $150.28 | 6.331% | $159.7942 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.65 | 3.471% | $92.7618 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.46 | 12.789% | $177.5976 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.66 | 4.405% | $256.4813 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.62 | 4.413% | $84.1778 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.65 | 11.346% | $272.408 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.52 | 8.492% | $224.0577 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.84 | $1,267.2784 | $1,267.28 | $1,267.30 | $1,267.40 | |