| 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 | $177.56 | 4.718% | $185.9373 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.39 | 11.872% | $235.3675 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.61 | 5.805% | $73.6509 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.35 | 12.376% | $92.5416 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.56 | 5.870% | $171.0436 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.99 | 4.327% | $218.033 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.80 | 13.759% | $78.2662 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.26 | $1,054.8401 | $1,054.84 | $1,054.85 | $1,054.80 | |