| 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 | $166.43 | 5.675% | $175.8749 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.73 | 6.565% | $83.8986 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 3.750% | $240.2539 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 12.861% | $190.5207 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.52 | 4.134% | $96.3448 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 12.327% | $264.8109 | $264.81 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 9.298% | $87.1652 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.56 | $1,138.8690 | $1,138.86 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.90 | |