| 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 | $79.91 | 6.336% | $84.9731 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.98 | 13.240% | $163.043 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.67 | 13.818% | $7.5917 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.89 | 10.328% | $142.2018 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.26 | 10.270% | $57.6271 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 5.639% | $10.5533 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.85 | 3.437% | $83.6288 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.55 | $549.6188 | $549.61 | $549.65 | $549.60 | |