| 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 | $179.26 | 8.422% | $194.3573 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 10.671% | $28.5421 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.31 | 13.251% | $61.5066 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.89 | 13.814% | $48.8148 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.51 | 11.710% | $160.315 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.26 | 5.343% | $147.7541 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.84 | 6.798% | $144.0064 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.86 | $785.2963 | $785.30 | $785.25 | $785.30 | |