| 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 | $149.89 | 7.525% | $161.1692 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.49 | 9.383% | $128.5141 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.53 | 12.851% | $247.7418 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.45 | 4.834% | $57.0821 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.55 | 11.638% | $219.4245 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.50 | 6.556% | $176.3502 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.75 | 11.208% | $163.1977 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.16 | $1,153.4796 | $1,153.47 | $1,153.45 | $1,153.50 | |