| 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 | $144.73 | 5.444% | $152.6091 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.75 | 5.598% | $183.4765 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 9.712% | $182.5717 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.93 | 5.310% | $144.201 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.72 | 6.729% | $175.804 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 3.831% | $36.7354 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.92 | 12.269% | $89.7254 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.84 | $965.1231 | $965.13 | $965.15 | $965.10 | |