| 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 | $20.30 | 7.125% | $21.7464 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 5.110% | $142.7394 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.60 | 12.838% | $164.2921 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.97 | 10.385% | $186.5175 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.68 | 10.273% | $155.1321 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.57 | 5.286% | $164.8463 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.80 | 3.856% | $128.5737 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.72 | $963.8475 | $963.85 | $963.85 | $963.70 | |