| 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 | $20.55 | 5.200% | $21.6186 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.25 | 13.350% | $242.8524 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.49 | 4.272% | $146.4917 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.58 | 12.596% | $56.9511 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.95 | 3.644% | $247.6573 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.89 | 3.329% | $200.3446 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.79 | 3.313% | $234.3036 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.50 | $1,150.2193 | $1,150.21 | $1,150.20 | $1,150.30 | |