| 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 | $15.86 | 5.375% | $16.7125 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.82 | 5.148% | $118.628 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.54 | 13.672% | $81.3209 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.32 | 13.220% | $7.1555 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.44 | 7.163% | $252.3046 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.58 | 11.689% | $278.7534 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.44 | 11.323% | $212.0035 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.00 | $966.8784 | $966.87 | $966.85 | $966.90 | |