| 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 | $20.40 | 5.491% | $21.5202 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.44 | 12.652% | $7.2548 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.73 | 10.489% | $29.5337 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.26 | 10.290% | $83.0043 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.54 | 5.687% | $20.6512 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.40 | 8.849% | $55.9484 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.66 | 9.701% | $206.9619 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $388.43 | $424.8745 | $424.86 | $424.85 | $424.90 | |