| 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 | $144.37 | 5.650% | $152.5269 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.58 | 10.411% | $60.2623 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.95 | 10.817% | $36.5142 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.26 | 13.457% | $201.1139 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.55 | 5.190% | $125.7546 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.71 | 8.587% | $42.034 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.98 | 6.745% | $119.5331 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.40 | $737.7390 | $737.72 | $737.75 | $737.70 | |