| 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 | $130.64 | 6.525% | $139.1643 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.39 | 4.811% | $164.962 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.97 | 5.425% | $198.1674 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.72 | 8.854% | $181.4814 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.45 | 9.667% | $53.1337 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 13.110% | $215.7121 | $215.71 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.81 | 8.288% | $180.6352 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.69 | $1,133.2561 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.30 | |