| 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 | $175.75 | 5.545% | $185.4953 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.83 | 5.471% | $159.0819 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.61 | 6.126% | $69.6293 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.87 | 3.130% | $46.2744 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.99 | 5.599% | $190.0676 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.96 | 11.661% | $117.1994 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.32 | 6.607% | $238.0748 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.33 | $1,005.8227 | $1,005.82 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.90 | |