| 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 | $97.75 | 3.127% | $100.8066 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.96 | 3.792% | $144.2294 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.59 | 6.591% | $25.1448 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.82 | 10.340% | $47.2476 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.80 | 8.778% | $23.7136 | $23.71 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.50 | 3.588% | $143.4694 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.63 | 3.857% | $199.0212 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.05 | $683.6326 | $683.63 | $683.60 | $683.50 | |