| 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 | $80.85 | 5.426% | $85.2369 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.79 | 13.348% | $42.8342 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.48 | 13.615% | $148.2449 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.84 | 13.651% | $83.9199 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.73 | 8.418% | $14.8858 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 9.329% | $193.3046 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.61 | 6.760% | $25.206 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.11 | $593.6323 | $593.63 | $593.65 | $593.50 | |