| 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 | $80.32 | 6.684% | $85.6886 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.95 | 8.233% | $12.9338 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.53 | 4.554% | $48.649 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 8.358% | $187.9795 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.99 | 6.546% | $187.5103 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 7.840% | $177.6556 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 3.749% | $156.3601 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.72 | $856.7769 | $856.78 | $856.80 | $856.80 | |