| 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 | $20.50 | 3.283% | $21.173 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.83 | 6.113% | $91.0768 | $91.08 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.28 | 7.667% | $47.6749 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.32 | 5.490% | $61.5218 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.62 | 4.287% | $226.9494 | $226.95 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.50 | 9.354% | $215.9742 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.34 | 9.239% | $17.8497 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.39 | $682.2198 | $682.21 | $682.15 | $682.20 | |