| 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 | $170.99 | 4.483% | $178.6555 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 13.216% | $216.752 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.65 | 6.860% | $149.23 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.36 | 9.231% | $175.1628 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.64 | 5.644% | $260.5604 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.27 | 8.385% | $173.7086 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.48 | 13.695% | $165.4035 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.84 | $1,319.4728 | $1,319.47 | $1,319.45 | $1,319.60 | |