| 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 | $133.66 | 11.645% | $149.2247 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.45 | 10.269% | $37.9877 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.67 | 11.695% | $91.2213 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.47 | 4.864% | $17.2711 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.85 | 12.154% | $36.8426 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 5.776% | $60.8 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.71 | 3.590% | $258.6746 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.29 | $652.0220 | $652.01 | $651.95 | $652.00 | |