| 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 | $21.28 | 5.175% | $22.3812 | $22.38 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.44 | 8.745% | $186.4324 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.42 | 12.647% | $95.0966 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 10.836% | $57.6236 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.67 | 3.845% | $154.3864 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.55 | 12.166% | $66.7949 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.57 | 9.512% | $129.8484 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.92 | $712.5635 | $712.56 | $712.60 | $712.50 | |