| 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 | $21.42 | 5.455% | $22.5885 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 13.700% | $88.9816 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.51 | 9.599% | $150.7096 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.89 | 6.468% | $108.4802 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.49 | 9.649% | $48.7828 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.76 | 3.387% | $214.7968 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 6.589% | $208.4561 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.90 | $842.7956 | $842.80 | $842.85 | $842.90 | |