| 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 | $20.77 | 3.504% | $21.4978 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.88 | 5.419% | $44.1495 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 9.548% | $6.1566 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.38 | 7.107% | $87.1637 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.54 | 4.134% | $160.9287 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.65 | 7.795% | $24.4156 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.87 | 13.550% | $97.5054 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $412.71 | $441.8173 | $441.83 | $441.80 | $441.80 | |