| 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 | $20.97 | 5.375% | $22.0971 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.50 | 7.858% | $210.8624 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.67 | 12.873% | $273.9089 | $273.91 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.49 | 10.711% | $47.0411 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.66 | 5.543% | $30.2486 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.93 | 4.497% | $132.638 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 5.537% | $256.4444 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.21 | $973.2405 | $973.24 | $973.25 | $973.10 | |