| 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 | $169.37 | 6.562% | $180.4841 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.37 | 6.425% | $158.967 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.77 | 4.342% | $178.1848 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.88 | 11.557% | $19.9464 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.76 | 4.205% | $127.9221 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.35 | 7.711% | $138.2471 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.99 | 10.320% | $143.405 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.49 | $947.1565 | $947.16 | $947.15 | $947.10 | |