| 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 | $20.86 | 3.287% | $21.5457 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.94 | 6.719% | $133.3347 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.70 | 13.354% | $250.1723 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 11.145% | $238.695 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.83 | 12.686% | $136.1585 | $136.16 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.78 | 9.240% | $56.5645 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.43 | 3.274% | $149.1586 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.30 | $985.6293 | $985.63 | $985.60 | $985.70 | |