| 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 | $21.49 | 5.245% | $22.6172 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.52 | 3.393% | $179.4075 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.69 | 9.106% | $83.6734 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.55 | 3.208% | $44.9471 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.75 | 9.229% | $202.8929 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.39 | 10.237% | $217.5968 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 8.415% | $236.7458 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.76 | $987.8807 | $987.89 | $987.85 | $987.80 | |