| 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 | $82.66 | 3.630% | $85.6606 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.63 | 7.349% | $44.6894 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.40 | 5.614% | $122.9347 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 8.720% | $52.7836 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.76 | 11.794% | $57.8646 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 6.678% | $124.4506 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.98 | 13.239% | $98.4953 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.64 | $586.8788 | $586.87 | $586.90 | $587.00 | |