| 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 | $78.96 | 8.691% | $85.8224 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.54 | 5.597% | $48.0889 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.84 | 5.148% | $142.833 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.68 | 13.399% | $283.1346 | $283.13 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.81 | 10.787% | $42.9964 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.53 | 4.382% | $191.5723 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.32 | 7.400% | $50.8217 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.68 | $845.2693 | $845.26 | $845.25 | $845.20 | |