| 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 | $185.70 | 5.366% | $195.6647 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.79 | 5.743% | $26.2137 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.85 | 3.701% | $183.3952 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.60 | 8.573% | $51.6807 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.94 | 11.412% | $86.8345 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 9.411% | $39.935 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.56 | 13.176% | $264.3339 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.94 | $848.0577 | $848.05 | $848.10 | $848.00 | |