| 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 | $214.30 | 4.722% | $224.4192 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.73 | 13.711% | $55.4114 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.35 | 9.546% | $17.9108 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.80 | 10.367% | $7.505 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.45 | 12.186% | $239.461 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.35 | 4.240% | $94.1808 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.29 | 9.485% | $17.8351 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.27 | $656.7233 | $656.73 | $656.70 | $656.70 | |