| 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 | 6.267% | $85.4387 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.37 | 7.627% | $78.9659 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.56 | 12.254% | $82.574 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.96 | 12.121% | $226.4396 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.28 | 5.305% | $80.3267 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 10.565% | $171.033 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.48 | 3.621% | $234.6808 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.74 | $959.4587 | $959.46 | $959.50 | $959.40 | |