| 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 | $167.56 | 5.309% | $176.4558 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.55 | 10.136% | $208.7628 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.70 | 5.742% | $43.037 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 3.292% | $143.3693 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.30 | 8.516% | $139.226 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 12.132% | $49.9884 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.36 | 7.770% | $168.5092 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.85 | $929.3485 | $929.36 | $929.35 | $929.40 | |