| 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 | $159.82 | 5.418% | $168.479 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.39 | 13.256% | $226.9537 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 10.192% | $227.9101 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.38 | 10.605% | $35.8139 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 11.864% | $20.6725 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.58 | 12.856% | $187.9955 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.66 | 11.834% | $270.258 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.14 | $1,138.0827 | $1,138.08 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.20 | |