| 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 | $20.47 | 5.135% | $21.5211 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.79 | 6.722% | $33.9269 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.64 | 5.434% | $38.631 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.49 | 3.181% | $233.6946 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.94 | 4.790% | $239.9062 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 6.872% | $236.1657 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.31 | 8.380% | $186.7496 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.62 | $990.5951 | $990.60 | $990.60 | $990.50 | |