| 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 | $229.30 | 3.131% | $236.4794 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.82 | 10.531% | $161.1763 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.32 | 11.623% | $255.9739 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.86 | 10.220% | $118.8833 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.52 | 9.480% | $198.7281 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.83 | 4.620% | $88.7491 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.40 | 10.270% | $86.4517 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.05 | $1,146.4418 | $1,146.44 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 | |