| 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 | $79.29 | 7.143% | $84.9537 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.78 | 9.546% | $73.1548 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.95 | 5.384% | $214.9307 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.65 | 5.780% | $223.8834 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.57 | 12.380% | $29.8594 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.91 | 10.540% | $244.1939 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.34 | 8.670% | $15.5833 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.49 | $886.5592 | $886.54 | $886.60 | $886.70 | |