| 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 | $136.57 | 5.824% | $144.5238 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.54 | 13.551% | $126.6548 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.86 | 8.644% | $30.2682 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.92 | 7.712% | $38.6902 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.57 | 13.590% | $200.5659 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 13.559% | $7.5176 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.87 | 9.174% | $58.812 | $58.81 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.95 | $607.0325 | $607.03 | $606.95 | $607.10 | |