| 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 | $20.33 | 5.680% | $21.4847 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 4.168% | $166.4188 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 13.822% | $272.9338 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.71 | 6.240% | $242.9815 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.49 | 10.789% | $32.6717 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.93 | 9.379% | $216.4939 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.70 | 7.400% | $162.9258 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.71 | $1,115.9102 | $1,115.90 | $1,115.95 | $1,115.90 | |