| 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 | $165.79 | 5.812% | $175.4257 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.70 | 11.690% | $7.4832 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.52 | 4.392% | $229.1613 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.25 | 4.127% | $253.2889 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 9.486% | $177.3564 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.47 | 10.531% | $67.9434 | $67.94 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 6.466% | $179.2142 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.05 | $1,089.8731 | $1,089.87 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.90 | |