| 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 | $155.40 | 6.709% | $165.8258 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.57 | 8.745% | $219.1973 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 8.364% | $62.6236 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.69 | 7.500% | $185.6418 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.70 | 10.350% | $27.2565 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.99 | 7.837% | $30.1836 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.69 | 9.366% | $23.7215 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.83 | $714.4501 | $714.45 | $714.45 | $714.40 | |