| 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 | $80.58 | 5.835% | $85.2818 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.85 | 10.480% | $260.5671 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.37 | 8.708% | $108.0231 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.81 | 8.864% | $46.6047 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.96 | 3.179% | $10.2766 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.81 | 9.646% | $169.743 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.80 | 10.693% | $200.1329 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.18 | $880.6292 | $880.62 | $880.65 | $880.60 | |