| 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 | $218.86 | 4.404% | $228.4986 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.40 | 4.778% | $239.313 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.91 | 11.488% | $148.1787 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.98 | 6.629% | $111.9391 | $111.94 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.63 | 7.475% | $158.6653 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.31 | 4.435% | $186.218 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.87 | 5.789% | $87.6673 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.96 | $1,160.4800 | $1,160.49 | $1,160.45 | $1,160.50 | |