| 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 | $170.50 | 10.217% | $187.92 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.67 | 5.750% | $248.1635 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.72 | 11.278% | $20.8312 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 5.399% | $251.1131 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.39 | 5.869% | $159.2164 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.72 | 5.706% | $218.5154 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 11.152% | $201.6631 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.68 | $1,287.4227 | $1,287.42 | $1,287.35 | $1,287.40 | |