| 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 | $80.40 | 6.714% | $85.7981 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.64 | 10.817% | $28.4135 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 8.429% | $253.2685 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.93 | 5.373% | $115.8365 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 12.690% | $198.695 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 9.535% | $177.7424 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 10.419% | $37.0566 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.70 | $896.8106 | $896.82 | $896.80 | $896.80 | |