| 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 | $165.95 | 9.481% | $181.6837 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 3.702% | $8.825 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.63 | 7.390% | $229.4173 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.95 | 6.718% | $7.4169 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.91 | 12.529% | $86.5461 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 7.401% | $49.136 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.49 | 7.857% | $69.557 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.19 | $632.5820 | $632.60 | $632.60 | $632.50 | |