| 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 | $151.50 | 6.837% | $161.8581 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.40 | 5.608% | $258.106 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.85 | 10.320% | $257.9833 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.56 | 4.318% | $143.4998 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.68 | 13.313% | $128.8142 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.89 | 5.815% | $237.9674 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 6.590% | $19.0263 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.73 | $1,207.2551 | $1,207.26 | $1,207.25 | $1,207.30 | |