| 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 | $21.60 | 5.130% | $22.7081 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.45 | 5.729% | $136.8662 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 10.332% | $159.4297 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.58 | 13.632% | $114.2911 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 10.403% | $177.6053 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.85 | 9.482% | $87.4214 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.89 | 13.756% | $168.2337 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.74 | $866.5555 | $866.56 | $866.55 | $866.50 | |