| 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 | $160.45 | 11.840% | $179.4473 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.40 | 11.353% | $262.125 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.72 | 13.107% | $180.6545 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.39 | 5.555% | $179.8552 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.51 | 5.747% | $39.6657 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.40 | 12.537% | $253.6584 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.54 | 13.701% | $132.5071 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.41 | $1,227.9132 | $1,227.93 | $1,227.90 | $1,228.00 | |