| 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 | $80.97 | 5.193% | $85.1748 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.84 | 4.642% | $23.9002 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.42 | 7.773% | $52.1837 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.44 | 3.402% | $73.8704 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.31 | 7.619% | $36.9241 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.42 | 9.568% | $191.1085 | $191.11 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.35 | 13.273% | $251.8625 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.75 | $715.0242 | $715.01 | $714.95 | $715.10 | |