| 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 | $68.42 | 5.598% | $72.2502 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.93 | 4.337% | $103.2206 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.87 | 12.351% | $53.7824 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.35 | 9.716% | $85.9625 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.66 | 5.296% | $217.6047 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 13.325% | $194.3297 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.39 | 3.511% | $149.4595 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.10 | $876.6096 | $876.60 | $876.60 | $876.70 | |