| 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 | $80.41 | 6.793% | $85.8723 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.73 | 12.531% | $86.345 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.43 | 12.112% | $55.417 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.33 | 11.660% | $16.0009 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 8.819% | $271.9931 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 11.481% | $253.9203 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 10.511% | $89.8786 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.95 | $859.4272 | $859.43 | $859.40 | $859.40 | |