| 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 | $173.70 | 5.854% | $183.8684 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 13.435% | $5.9894 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 6.763% | $19.8045 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.59 | 13.175% | $76.495 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.45 | 5.396% | $37.3629 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.76 | 6.496% | $136.0593 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.27 | 3.403% | $105.7502 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.60 | $565.3297 | $565.33 | $565.30 | $565.50 | |