| 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 | $154.87 | 7.668% | $166.7454 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.86 | 5.736% | $214.496 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.77 | 5.364% | $226.2903 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.28 | 5.441% | $78.3216 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.34 | 5.157% | $5.6154 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.97 | 3.120% | $183.5227 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.26 | 7.601% | $267.1302 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.35 | $1,142.1216 | $1,142.13 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.00 | |