| 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 | $169.50 | 10.661% | $187.5704 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.53 | 12.648% | $8.4824 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.58 | 6.298% | $109.0405 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.26 | 10.160% | $161.12 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 8.338% | $259.6537 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.40 | 11.600% | $252.6624 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 6.158% | $250.3099 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.73 | $1,228.8393 | $1,228.83 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.90 | |