| 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 | $20.35 | 5.715% | $21.513 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 5.368% | $82.9984 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.71 | 6.786% | $39.2011 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.80 | 12.714% | $201.5326 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.75 | 5.236% | $215.4707 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.66 | 4.223% | $206.0072 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.50 | 5.867% | $112.7484 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.54 | $879.4714 | $879.47 | $879.45 | $879.40 | |