| 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 | 4.200% | $156.5918 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 6.307% | $256.0404 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.28 | 13.143% | $44.4426 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 11.555% | $278.7536 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.33 | 7.143% | $262.8539 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.81 | 4.474% | $185.7652 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.98 | 6.536% | $124.6258 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.41 | $1,309.0733 | $1,309.07 | $1,309.10 | $1,309.10 | |