| 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 | $165.53 | 4.284% | $172.6213 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.54 | 8.233% | $146.699 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.73 | 13.378% | $179.9649 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 8.367% | $204.6294 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.74 | 13.334% | $39.3722 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.38 | 7.304% | $177.4594 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.64 | 7.687% | $200.987 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.39 | $1,121.7332 | $1,121.73 | $1,121.70 | $1,121.80 | |