| 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 | $218.32 | 5.336% | $229.9696 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.26 | 10.784% | $156.4935 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.63 | 5.812% | $38.7589 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.93 | 9.177% | $101.4582 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.52 | 9.165% | $156.6736 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.99 | 12.600% | $251.0867 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.59 | 3.367% | $193.9062 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.24 | $1,128.3467 | $1,128.35 | $1,128.30 | $1,128.50 | |