| 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 | $130.33 | 3.744% | $135.2096 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.77 | 7.370% | $252.0725 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.67 | 11.104% | $18.521 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 4.481% | $82.1952 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.76 | 12.118% | $91.6677 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.82 | 5.729% | $81.221 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.69 | 9.172% | $150.3189 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.71 | $811.2059 | $811.21 | $811.10 | $811.20 | |