| 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 | $79.71 | 6.635% | $84.9988 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 13.375% | $194.3588 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.26 | 7.147% | $59.2094 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 7.379% | $41.2872 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.94 | 12.529% | $69.7005 | $69.70 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.54 | 12.628% | $258.5263 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 11.126% | $257.5678 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.11 | $965.6488 | $965.66 | $965.65 | $965.70 | |