| 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 | $20.35 | 5.357% | $21.4401 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 5.236% | $81.7999 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.51 | 8.396% | $116.5365 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.47 | 9.786% | $166.2929 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 8.459% | $192.7316 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 13.780% | $133.7939 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.59 | 4.246% | $173.6634 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.94 | $886.2583 | $886.25 | $886.30 | $886.20 | |