| 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 | $150.29 | 7.750% | $161.9375 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.74 | 3.205% | $160.7315 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.28 | 4.398% | $253.9795 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.53 | 5.340% | $222.8257 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.36 | 8.733% | $134.133 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.42 | 13.437% | $218.2755 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.64 | 10.464% | $143.2055 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.26 | $1,295.0882 | $1,295.10 | $1,295.20 | $1,295.00 | |