| 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 | $35.88 | 3.333% | $37.0759 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.95 | 5.694% | $84.5024 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.95 | 3.423% | $206.7943 | $206.79 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.91 | 7.404% | $203.9709 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.70 | 7.399% | $110.2988 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.66 | 13.436% | $30.242 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.40 | 10.789% | $70.2402 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.45 | $743.1245 | $743.12 | $743.15 | $743.10 | |