| 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 | $20.79 | 5.329% | $21.8979 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.56 | 5.734% | $106.3261 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.29 | 8.150% | $169.0276 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.45 | 8.739% | $149.4618 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.75 | 11.231% | $258.8902 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.67 | 12.481% | $70.4918 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 12.281% | $6.6583 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.44 | $782.7537 | $782.76 | $782.80 | $782.80 | |