| 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 | $79.59 | 7.857% | $85.8434 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.77 | 10.308% | $35.0449 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.95 | 8.310% | $110.422 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 13.312% | $9.8695 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.55 | 7.755% | $13.5233 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 12.872% | $156.7566 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.33 | 11.534% | $166.5537 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.78 | $578.0134 | $578.00 | $577.95 | $578.00 | |