| 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 | $81.75 | 5.803% | $86.494 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.46 | 7.349% | $87.4465 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 8.434% | $159.951 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.88 | 6.373% | $129.6474 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.83 | 9.105% | $91.4627 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.93 | 4.729% | $89.9936 | $89.99 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.82 | 9.399% | $47.9386 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.18 | $692.9338 | $692.93 | $692.95 | $692.90 | |