| 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 | $20.99 | 5.553% | $22.1556 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 5.705% | $86.139 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 5.378% | $105.2515 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 10.328% | $254.0302 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.29 | 5.848% | $235.2895 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 8.839% | $244.3762 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 12.683% | $229.0507 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.70 | $1,176.2927 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.35 | $1,176.40 | |