| 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 | $80.30 | 5.838% | $84.9879 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.76 | 9.486% | $55.5751 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.65 | 8.808% | $211.7948 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.36 | 13.655% | $59.5098 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.61 | 13.842% | $74.6917 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.34 | 7.322% | $137.7371 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.46 | 3.202% | $214.1029 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.48 | $838.3993 | $838.40 | $838.45 | $838.40 | |