| 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 | $85.85 | 5.285% | $90.3872 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 10.316% | $73.294 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.28 | 7.489% | $217.4287 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.40 | 6.437% | $62.1592 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 7.622% | $28.3261 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.40 | 6.264% | $172.5727 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.51 | 3.855% | $9.8766 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.20 | $654.0445 | $654.05 | $654.10 | $654.10 | |