| 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 | $79.75 | 7.644% | $85.8461 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.43 | 9.112% | $36.4761 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.60 | 9.866% | $55.5922 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.52 | 5.563% | $244.3995 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.26 | 8.854% | $10.0799 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.50 | 4.750% | $208.9763 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.34 | 10.685% | $158.6559 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.40 | $800.0260 | $800.04 | $800.10 | $800.10 | |