| 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 | $86.32 | 5.229% | $90.8337 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.36 | 8.209% | $135.6508 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 12.376% | $86.2823 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.79 | 13.605% | $124.7269 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.94 | 5.629% | $15.781 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.75 | 5.392% | $261.1087 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 5.572% | $245.4971 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.48 | $959.8805 | $959.88 | $959.95 | $959.90 | |