| 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 | $152.90 | 5.430% | $161.2025 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.70 | 8.679% | $272.4583 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 3.795% | $138.8466 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 9.247% | $16.1576 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.33 | 11.163% | $164.8881 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.50 | 6.245% | $174.773 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.61 | 12.358% | $254.6145 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.60 | $1,182.9406 | $1,182.94 | $1,182.90 | $1,183.00 | |