| 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 | $71.87 | 4.675% | $75.2299 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.85 | 4.332% | $143.8217 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.35 | 13.458% | $164.9112 | $164.91 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.78 | 11.256% | $257.8692 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.26 | 7.584% | $23.9482 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.65 | 12.238% | $83.7857 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 10.285% | $236.6275 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.32 | $986.1934 | $986.20 | $986.20 | $986.10 | |