| 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 | $183.99 | 5.149% | $193.4636 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 5.519% | $78.4956 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.28 | 11.485% | $61.6289 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.68 | 4.577% | $192.087 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.87 | 3.853% | $66.3309 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.43 | 5.420% | $32.0793 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.91 | 13.732% | $247.8334 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.55 | $871.9187 | $871.92 | $872.00 | $871.90 | |