| 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 | $216.62 | 5.329% | $228.1637 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.80 | 5.739% | $229.2422 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.59 | 13.385% | $108.3847 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.87 | 4.764% | $173.772 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 11.407% | $205.9915 | $205.99 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.94 | 13.662% | $159.0586 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.50 | 7.705% | $37.1582 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.22 | $1,141.7709 | $1,141.76 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.90 | |