| 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 | $80.31 | 6.834% | $85.7984 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.77 | 11.555% | $160.3826 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.56 | 6.384% | $96.3414 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.93 | 13.130% | $34.9911 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 5.592% | $9.1971 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.51 | 5.430% | $58.5242 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 11.571% | $19.3576 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.14 | $464.5924 | $464.59 | $464.60 | $464.60 | |