| 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 | $21.31 | 5.750% | $22.5353 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 4.251% | $126.4356 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.99 | 13.483% | $86.2357 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.29 | 4.412% | $188.2444 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.79 | 7.455% | $159.8823 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.70 | 9.614% | $46.8052 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.78 | 4.538% | $89.6727 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.14 | $719.8112 | $719.82 | $719.85 | $719.70 | |