| 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 | $80.47 | 5.619% | $84.9916 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.81 | 11.685% | $90.2526 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.53 | 12.767% | $173.1312 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.64 | 8.197% | $47.2172 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.48 | 7.367% | $230.2807 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.82 | 5.107% | $72.3346 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.67 | 11.216% | $276.5608 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.42 | $974.7687 | $974.76 | $974.80 | $974.80 | |