| 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 | $178.77 | 5.640% | $188.8526 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.76 | 5.606% | $148.651 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.45 | 5.479% | $165.0219 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.68 | 12.649% | $82.9998 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.51 | 13.506% | $83.4383 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.78 | 8.175% | $34.378 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.83 | 5.326% | $28.259 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.78 | $731.6006 | $731.60 | $731.60 | $731.70 | |