| 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 | $144.90 | 5.338% | $152.6348 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.56 | 6.465% | $143.2593 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 13.379% | $43.4808 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.45 | 12.674% | $187.5459 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.95 | 9.247% | $151.7987 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.43 | 12.679% | $63.5848 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.26 | 9.504% | $5.7599 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.90 | $748.0642 | $748.06 | $748.10 | $748.10 | |