| 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 | $81.54 | 5.455% | $85.988 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.90 | 4.381% | $90.7071 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.85 | 12.866% | $110.4394 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.90 | 9.263% | $163.7852 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.81 | 9.721% | $44.7771 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.63 | 11.238% | $104.1521 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.58 | 13.405% | $32.4111 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.21 | $632.2600 | $632.27 | $632.30 | $632.30 | |