| 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 | $20.28 | 5.837% | $21.4637 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.52 | 4.741% | $225.7378 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 8.276% | $158.8517 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.32 | 4.841% | $18.1585 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.47 | 4.563% | $228.4388 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.94 | 12.808% | $259.3907 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.44 | 7.394% | $68.1308 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.68 | $980.1720 | $980.17 | $980.20 | $980.20 | |