| 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 | $83.63 | 3.250% | $86.348 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.41 | 11.264% | $88.3547 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.86 | 3.809% | $19.5784 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 4.244% | $17.3254 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.26 | 6.652% | $229.5791 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.26 | 8.648% | $182.8111 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.94 | 8.612% | $49.8964 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.98 | $673.8931 | $673.90 | $673.95 | $673.90 | |