| 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 | $21.46 | 5.639% | $22.6701 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 4.570% | $12.2765 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.79 | 9.734% | $44.7605 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.64 | 4.129% | $171.438 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 5.604% | $256.3537 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.71 | 4.718% | $8.0738 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.90 | 6.371% | $22.2315 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.99 | $537.8041 | $537.80 | $537.80 | $537.90 | |