| 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 | $147.96 | 7.275% | $158.7241 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.81 | 7.172% | $266.6547 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.42 | 5.320% | $177.3799 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.87 | 11.220% | $134.4316 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.26 | 12.594% | $52.086 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.26 | 12.558% | $64.4507 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.92 | 12.643% | $238.713 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.50 | $1,092.4400 | $1,092.43 | $1,092.45 | $1,092.50 | |