| 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 | $150.56 | 12.587% | $169.511 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.83 | 12.871% | $163.4711 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.60 | 9.116% | $266.8977 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.55 | 4.756% | $217.4211 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.43 | 10.491% | $19.2586 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.94 | 10.204% | $19.7706 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.59 | 12.612% | $277.6899 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.50 | $1,134.0200 | $1,134.02 | $1,133.95 | $1,134.10 | |