| 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 | $170.68 | 9.544% | $186.9697 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.64 | 3.197% | $257.621 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.82 | 11.793% | $167.4883 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.49 | 3.344% | $147.2549 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.95 | 12.183% | $247.8683 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.44 | 3.819% | $198.7511 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.35 | 10.601% | $55.6876 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.37 | $1,261.6409 | $1,261.64 | $1,261.60 | $1,261.80 | |