| 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 | $150.27 | 7.500% | $161.5403 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.94 | 12.559% | $144.008 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.37 | 6.313% | $230.0294 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.68 | 8.499% | $125.5116 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.49 | 7.304% | $177.5774 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 11.800% | $93.0735 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.45 | 4.266% | $234.025 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.45 | $1,165.7652 | $1,165.77 | $1,165.80 | $1,165.70 | |