| 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 | $130.36 | 3.740% | $135.2355 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.84 | 5.429% | $9.3199 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.28 | 8.737% | $218.8658 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.64 | 12.572% | $59.2579 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.45 | 10.274% | $241.9963 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.59 | 4.773% | $82.3411 | $82.34 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.78 | 12.223% | $120.9539 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.94 | $867.9704 | $867.98 | $867.95 | $868.00 | |