| 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 | $153.82 | 5.313% | $161.9925 | $161.99 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.45 | 7.425% | $216.4077 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.31 | 11.707% | $161.2044 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.87 | 7.231% | $127.4655 | $127.47 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.34 | 8.323% | $162.8528 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 12.718% | $164.0723 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.40 | 12.852% | $148.2875 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.75 | $1,142.2827 | $1,142.28 | $1,142.25 | $1,142.40 | |