| 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 | $84.60 | 5.827% | $89.5296 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.47 | 9.671% | $55.351 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.79 | 9.500% | $131.1701 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.91 | 6.208% | $159.2164 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.41 | 12.118% | $110.3353 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 8.232% | $161.6228 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.60 | 7.468% | $144.6519 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.11 | $851.8771 | $851.88 | $851.85 | $851.90 | |