| 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 | $137.49 | 3.625% | $142.474 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 6.854% | $6.2616 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 13.286% | $60.7326 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.29 | 7.863% | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.93 | 6.107% | $113.4602 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.29 | 7.794% | $64.989 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.80 | 3.354% | $37.0007 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.27 | $584.8681 | $584.86 | $584.85 | $585.00 | |