| 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 | $20.47 | 4.825% | $21.4577 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.65 | 3.653% | $23.4774 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.25 | 3.310% | $107.7007 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.38 | 9.537% | $162.531 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.54 | 7.550% | $185.5668 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.28 | 9.519% | $256.5811 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 11.855% | $278.038 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.14 | $1,035.3527 | $1,035.36 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.40 | |