| 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 | $177.31 | 4.709% | $185.6595 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.78 | 3.817% | $148.2299 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.30 | 12.671% | $79.2077 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.33 | 13.749% | $26.5376 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.71 | 11.518% | $39.8231 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.90 | 4.373% | $139.7554 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.25 | 12.655% | $233.4775 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.58 | $852.6907 | $852.70 | $852.70 | $852.70 | |