| 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 | $6.42 | 12.237% | $7.2056 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.49 | 5.631% | $162.133 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.69 | 10.334% | $165.159 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.90 | 9.332% | $203.2482 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.74 | 6.647% | $31.7168 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 6.619% | $181.5295 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.27 | 8.326% | $166.0313 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.77 | $917.0234 | $917.03 | $917.05 | $916.90 | |