| 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 | $150.60 | 3.774% | $156.2836 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 5.742% | $143.0161 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.64 | 12.253% | $59.09 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.98 | 7.222% | $122.2116 | $122.21 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.39 | 7.148% | $208.285 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 6.153% | $83.4363 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.78 | 8.286% | $267.2282 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.24 | $1,039.5508 | $1,039.56 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.50 | |