| 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 | $20.41 | 5.522% | $21.537 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.66 | 10.147% | $88.8446 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.57 | 3.848% | $80.5549 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 8.376% | $6.2099 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 4.340% | $21.1393 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.61 | 10.694% | $173.3579 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.74 | 11.254% | $154.3538 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.98 | $545.9974 | $545.99 | $546.00 | $546.00 | |