| 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 | $214.88 | 4.428% | $224.3949 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.53 | 11.264% | $244.2579 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 13.793% | $159.094 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.88 | 6.215% | $14.7426 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.36 | 13.562% | $166.2093 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.67 | 6.370% | $109.2101 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 4.544% | $258.5582 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.45 | $1,176.4670 | $1,176.46 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.50 | |