| 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 | $186.43 | 8.175% | $201.6707 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.50 | 8.121% | $215.7014 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.79 | 6.810% | $6.1843 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.80 | 10.649% | $81.659 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.99 | 6.108% | $16.9667 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.95 | 13.445% | $13.5567 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 11.809% | $53.6348 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.43 | $589.3736 | $589.37 | $589.35 | $589.50 | |