| 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 | $72.60 | 3.125% | $74.8688 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.33 | 13.235% | $147.5792 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.57 | 8.856% | $208.5354 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.90 | 10.452% | $59.5336 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.90 | 6.782% | $138.7098 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.37 | 3.262% | $226.5258 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.63 | 6.503% | $130.6046 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.30 | $986.3572 | $986.36 | $986.40 | $986.30 | |