| 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 | $175.90 | 5.389% | $185.3793 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 5.826% | $39.018 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.51 | 8.789% | $79.9708 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.61 | 5.480% | $81.863 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.37 | 5.506% | $207.1821 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.29 | 12.747% | $173.9573 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.79 | 6.150% | $185.5396 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.34 | $952.9101 | $952.91 | $952.90 | $953.00 | |