| 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 | $80.80 | 5.645% | $85.3612 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.46 | 13.624% | $282.3102 | $282.31 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.94 | 6.366% | $29.7187 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.56 | 7.418% | $62.904 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.32 | 9.193% | $68.0491 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.99 | 6.503% | $157.6138 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.49 | 11.658% | $213.8139 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.56 | $899.7709 | $899.76 | $899.70 | $899.70 | |