| 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 | $214.96 | 4.515% | $224.6654 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.57 | 5.785% | $144.4706 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.46 | 10.823% | $81.4106 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.96 | 5.127% | $189.1865 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 3.870% | $29.5302 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 10.273% | $117.6392 | $117.64 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.31 | 8.382% | $262.6204 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.37 | $1,049.5229 | $1,049.53 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 | |