| 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 | $158.27 | 4.721% | $165.7419 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 3.644% | $176.4746 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.76 | 8.503% | $85.457 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.65 | 8.859% | $239.1088 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.95 | 10.598% | $164.7357 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.55 | 10.330% | $266.5021 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.82 | 7.871% | $179.9504 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.27 | $1,277.9705 | $1,277.97 | $1,277.95 | $1,278.00 | |