| 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 | $20.25 | 4.530% | $21.1673 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 12.215% | $17.7075 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 6.560% | $234.3681 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.73 | 13.353% | $97.1775 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.37 | 5.687% | $200.1395 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.51 | 3.125% | $163.4634 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.31 | 4.565% | $240.8237 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.89 | $974.8470 | $974.85 | $974.80 | $974.90 | |