| 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 | $80.30 | 5.833% | $84.9839 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.35 | 8.400% | $22.0594 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.41 | 13.860% | $133.683 | $133.68 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 6.197% | $82.7699 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 5.851% | $218.4447 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.79 | 9.599% | $195.9521 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.87 | 10.224% | $129.921 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.03 | $867.8140 | $867.80 | $867.80 | $867.90 | |