| 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 | $190.30 | 5.839% | $201.4116 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.95 | 12.499% | $87.693 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 6.585% | $181.5995 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.81 | 11.520% | $52.2025 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.79 | 9.724% | $22.8116 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 9.567% | $9.5323 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.95 | 10.707% | $153.8274 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.88 | $709.0779 | $709.07 | $709.10 | $709.00 | |