| 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 | $169.50 | 3.441% | $175.3325 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 5.214% | $167.911 | $167.91 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.40 | 3.312% | $217.3684 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.54 | 5.795% | $125.4094 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.70 | 12.642% | $172.0043 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.26 | 12.240% | $129.3678 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.77 | 8.790% | $156.4074 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.76 | $1,143.8008 | $1,143.80 | $1,143.75 | $1,143.80 | |