| 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 | $223.95 | 3.815% | $232.4937 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.30 | 11.303% | $20.3684 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.98 | 8.356% | $208.0218 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.72 | 12.373% | $133.4092 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 13.391% | $38.4849 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 5.612% | $242.6541 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.37 | 9.763% | $176.0269 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.02 | $1,051.4590 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.50 | |