| 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 | $220.98 | 4.713% | $231.3948 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.90 | 10.440% | $14.2468 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.96 | 12.283% | $57.2194 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.88 | 13.781% | $28.3087 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.99 | 3.359% | $170.532 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.71 | 4.142% | $172.5737 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.47 | 8.205% | $32.9701 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.89 | $707.2455 | $707.24 | $707.20 | $707.20 | |