| 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 | $214.40 | 4.657% | $224.3846 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 9.352% | $59.739 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.46 | 3.786% | $257.8667 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.59 | 13.411% | $156.0422 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.48 | 9.141% | $38.7232 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.88 | 9.768% | $121.7108 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 5.122% | $145.7937 | $145.79 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.13 | $1,004.2602 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.25 | $1,004.20 | |