| 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 | $79.90 | 7.326% | $85.7535 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.85 | 13.836% | $71.5459 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.86 | 9.189% | $258.6251 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.91 | 5.160% | $16.731 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.37 | 7.667% | $18.7018 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.76 | 4.246% | $158.2037 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.37 | 9.534% | $77.0791 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.02 | $686.6401 | $686.64 | $686.70 | $686.60 | |