| 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 | $80.74 | 5.604% | $85.2647 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.51 | 4.718% | $221.489 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.52 | 10.859% | $13.8795 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.83 | 5.478% | $8.2589 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.91 | 4.788% | $91.0713 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.85 | 3.586% | $227.7338 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.79 | 9.780% | $195.1779 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $842.8751 | $842.87 | $842.90 | $843.00 | |