| 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 | $216.64 | 5.343% | $228.2151 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.67 | 6.739% | $166.1606 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.27 | 12.140% | $158.4202 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.39 | 5.814% | $228.9709 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 12.274% | $226.0188 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 4.647% | $6.0591 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.46 | 4.483% | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.53 | $1,172.0947 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.20 | |