| 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 | $89.67 | 7.103% | $96.0393 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.80 | 5.675% | $147.7337 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.45 | 8.595% | $79.763 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.89 | 7.536% | $156.8843 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.59 | 3.339% | $41.9453 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.63 | 13.409% | $59.6872 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.77 | 6.107% | $7.1834 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.80 | $589.2362 | $589.23 | $589.30 | $589.20 | |