| 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 | $80.40 | 4.294% | $83.8524 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.72 | 7.303% | $85.542 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.45 | 5.339% | $118.4537 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.74 | 8.403% | $63.6759 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.58 | 8.499% | $88.5135 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.71 | 12.787% | $226.3748 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.47 | 7.237% | $173.1556 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.07 | $839.5679 | $839.56 | $839.55 | $839.70 | |