| 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 | $75.99 | 11.809% | $84.9637 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.41 | 4.564% | $86.1712 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.42 | 5.739% | $166.4543 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.27 | 4.276% | $138.9686 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.71 | 11.137% | $266.4065 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 5.136% | $197.4769 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.98 | 3.661% | $230.1067 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.61 | $1,170.5479 | $1,170.55 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.70 | |