| 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 | $159.59 | 11.642% | $178.1695 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.70 | 13.845% | $45.1965 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.74 | 6.348% | $20.9931 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 13.300% | $19.1704 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.73 | 5.273% | $171.3108 | $171.31 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.38 | 12.605% | $181.7219 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 4.502% | $221.9622 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.46 | $838.5244 | $838.52 | $838.45 | $838.60 | |