| 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 | $86.62 | 3.124% | $89.326 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.40 | 5.565% | $12.0344 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.95 | 13.393% | $20.354 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.45 | 6.768% | $12.2249 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.45 | 11.213% | $161.7593 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.87 | 7.439% | $42.8359 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.79 | 5.300% | $195.6369 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.53 | $534.1714 | $534.17 | $534.20 | $534.10 | |