| 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 | $205.77 | 3.857% | $213.7065 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.32 | 5.157% | $155.9689 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 3.199% | $55.4282 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.39 | 13.366% | $42.3875 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.48 | 5.524% | $25.8323 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.31 | 3.316% | $99.5036 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.99 | 3.809% | $134.9413 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.97 | $727.7683 | $727.77 | $727.80 | $727.70 | |