| 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 | $226.37 | 4.352% | $236.2216 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.29 | 13.706% | $158.3811 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.26 | 10.218% | $221.8247 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.44 | 4.592% | $167.8074 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.87 | 5.873% | $169.2592 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.49 | 5.573% | $222.2206 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 3.456% | $51.3659 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.37 | $1,227.0805 | $1,227.08 | $1,227.00 | $1,227.10 | |