| 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 | $70.35 | 5.519% | $74.2326 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.49 | 11.383% | $96.3352 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.59 | 8.323% | $28.8031 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.78 | 10.622% | $261.9308 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.90 | 8.318% | $129.8733 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.42 | 8.210% | $84.8583 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.60 | 6.456% | $85.8035 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.13 | $761.8368 | $761.83 | $761.85 | $761.80 | |