| 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 | $20.95 | 3.800% | $21.7461 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.68 | 7.443% | $59.8243 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.89 | 4.503% | $123.1986 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.41 | 7.235% | $155.9304 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.29 | 11.383% | $207.4954 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.96 | 4.800% | $237.8541 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.32 | 3.749% | $177.7428 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.50 | $983.7917 | $983.79 | $983.80 | $983.70 | |