| 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 | $80.70 | 6.410% | $85.8729 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 12.260% | $44.7244 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.77 | 8.350% | $133.0213 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.93 | 9.728% | $175.488 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.50 | 7.475% | $75.7699 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.54 | 12.597% | $202.1567 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.84 | 9.262% | $165.9034 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.12 | $882.9366 | $882.93 | $882.85 | $883.00 | |