| 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 | $80.34 | 5.749% | $84.9587 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.30 | 5.613% | $89.0318 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 7.733% | $41.822 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.45 | 5.556% | $92.3087 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 13.239% | $214.905 | $214.91 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.83 | 9.466% | $132.2678 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.47 | 6.276% | $187.5453 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.99 | $842.8393 | $842.85 | $842.80 | $842.80 | |