| 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 | $20.42 | 5.186% | $21.479 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.79 | 7.656% | $121.4252 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.75 | 6.567% | $100.9722 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.84 | 11.668% | $156.1565 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 8.389% | $149.5551 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.94 | 5.507% | $191.9594 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.83 | 7.360% | $95.3679 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.55 | $836.9153 | $836.93 | $836.90 | $837.10 | |