| 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 | 5.813% | $84.9678 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.91 | 9.836% | $164.6551 | $164.66 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 4.803% | $249.1167 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 7.119% | $230.0488 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.62 | 7.375% | $19.9932 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.93 | 8.122% | $153.4576 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.65 | 13.736% | $175.8927 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.87 | $1,078.1319 | $1,078.14 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.20 | |