| 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 | $20.27 | 5.387% | $21.3619 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 5.809% | $53.6452 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 4.852% | $147.4639 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 9.521% | $168.279 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.39 | 13.339% | $238.4539 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.31 | 8.582% | $83.9447 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.69 | 10.226% | $183.7357 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.65 | $896.8843 | $896.88 | $896.90 | $896.90 | |