| 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 | $20.74 | 4.395% | $21.6515 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.85 | 4.484% | $16.5607 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.31 | 6.728% | $157.221 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.77 | 8.713% | $149.7739 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.26 | 5.834% | $236.285 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.92 | 3.636% | $228.9527 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.48 | 11.550% | $77.5049 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.33 | $887.9497 | $887.94 | $887.90 | $888.10 | |