| 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 | $166.30 | 3.103% | $171.4603 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.83 | 13.108% | $115.1779 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.67 | 9.811% | $202.788 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.92 | 12.722% | $224.2266 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.55 | 13.562% | $181.1882 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.86 | 13.400% | $167.6732 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 8.857% | $248.7818 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.67 | $1,311.2960 | $1,311.30 | $1,311.35 | $1,311.40 | |