| 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 | $68.75 | 8.324% | $74.4728 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.64 | 12.125% | $144.2376 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.55 | 4.742% | $151.4046 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.87 | 3.340% | $246.8483 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.33 | 7.494% | $222.8673 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.27 | 13.404% | $69.4826 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.87 | 7.632% | $74.1262 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.28 | $983.4394 | $983.44 | $983.45 | $983.40 | |