| 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 | $165.34 | 7.376% | $177.5355 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 5.153% | $198.308 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.33 | 6.268% | $159.7527 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.58 | 11.349% | $258.9755 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.49 | 8.842% | $15.7712 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.61 | 5.677% | $97.8675 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.78 | 7.516% | $207.2693 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.72 | $1,115.4797 | $1,115.49 | $1,115.45 | $1,115.60 | |