| 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 | $80.35 | 6.662% | $85.7029 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.52 | 8.581% | $24.4524 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.27 | 9.525% | $219.3457 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.43 | 12.515% | $49.9904 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.32 | 4.404% | $88.0335 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.89 | 3.539% | $241.132 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.43 | 10.467% | $187.1642 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.21 | $895.8211 | $895.81 | $895.85 | $895.80 | |