| 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 | $71.25 | 3.681% | $73.8727 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.40 | 9.110% | $262.3004 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.96 | 8.862% | $163.2495 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.55 | 6.104% | $121.5421 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.95 | 13.660% | $56.7732 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.67 | 6.750% | $59.4277 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 8.199% | $248.7279 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.66 | $985.8935 | $985.89 | $985.90 | $985.80 | |