| 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 | $72.30 | 3.718% | $74.9881 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 8.801% | $175.0608 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 9.167% | $141.4368 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.75 | 5.313% | $23.9587 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.99 | 13.187% | $157.3186 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.77 | 12.271% | $100.7857 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.73 | 4.533% | $189.9678 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.00 | $863.5165 | $863.53 | $863.50 | $863.60 | |