| 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 | $20.76 | 5.131% | $21.8252 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.99 | 3.617% | $13.4598 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.91 | 9.510% | $216.7312 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.29 | 6.722% | $144.3842 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 11.797% | $214.4937 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.63 | 9.552% | $55.4662 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.47 | 12.184% | $186.7527 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.91 | $853.1130 | $853.11 | $853.15 | $853.20 | |