| 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 | $150.49 | 6.345% | $160.0386 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.26 | 11.370% | $188.5049 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.71 | 5.199% | $143.8176 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.31 | 12.693% | $256.1625 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.76 | 6.635% | $214.0804 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.88 | 3.258% | $50.4725 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 6.323% | $209.956 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.88 | $1,223.0325 | $1,223.03 | $1,223.00 | $1,223.10 | |