| 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 | $132.88 | 11.588% | $148.2781 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 9.305% | $54.1934 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.55 | 12.857% | $37.8635 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.49 | 8.255% | $37.3371 | $37.34 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.39 | 8.352% | $18.8424 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.64 | 4.337% | $29.8821 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 3.273% | $216.7081 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.37 | $543.1047 | $543.10 | $543.15 | $543.10 | |