| 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 | $167.88 | 5.799% | $177.6154 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.76 | 6.104% | $146.1689 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.52 | 4.795% | $196.5116 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.92 | 7.449% | $245.9723 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.53 | 12.714% | $256.4582 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 12.298% | $280.453 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.90 | 11.390% | $215.9852 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,393.25 | $1,519.1646 | $1,519.17 | $1,519.10 | $1,519.30 | |