| 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 | $164.36 | 4.570% | $171.8713 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.62 | 13.590% | $278.9998 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.72 | 7.874% | $85.9972 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.60 | 9.719% | $179.5003 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.95 | 11.667% | $88.1611 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.42 | 4.118% | $132.6672 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.80 | 5.609% | $179.3241 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.47 | $1,116.5210 | $1,116.52 | $1,116.45 | $1,116.60 | |