| 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 | $79.99 | 6.250% | $84.9894 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.51 | 5.577% | $149.402 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.52 | 4.720% | $134.5861 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 8.268% | $182.3883 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.94 | 7.472% | $54.7462 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.39 | 4.588% | $91.3995 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.93 | 11.584% | $49.0189 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.74 | $746.5304 | $746.54 | $746.55 | $746.50 | |