| 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 | $235.99 | 3.300% | $243.7777 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.34 | 5.582% | $135.5039 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 13.396% | $92.2023 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 5.437% | $28.8687 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.28 | 7.185% | $95.6948 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.46 | 3.120% | $107.7192 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.37 | 13.470% | $83.2529 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.13 | $787.0195 | $787.01 | $787.00 | $787.10 | |