| 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 | $19.88 | 8.360% | $21.542 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.31 | 5.519% | $232.4689 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.61 | 5.427% | $204.1172 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.31 | 11.857% | $87.5952 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.28 | 4.689% | $211.7649 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 6.137% | $108.8541 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 7.591% | $221.0995 | $221.10 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.45 | $1,087.4418 | $1,087.44 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.50 | |