| 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 | 5.541% | $21.6359 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.46 | 3.736% | $57.532 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.44 | 6.357% | $88.7443 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.69 | 5.797% | $219.7298 | $219.73 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.81 | 7.147% | $215.1619 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.87 | 7.628% | $85.9625 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.25 | 12.664% | $155.758 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.02 | $844.5244 | $844.52 | $844.55 | $844.50 | |