| 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 | $170.33 | 5.275% | $179.3149 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.95 | 5.151% | $57.7805 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.96 | 9.593% | $161.0579 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 13.607% | $264.3294 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.57 | 10.412% | $239.1193 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.89 | 12.557% | $177.7162 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.64 | 4.644% | $221.4686 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.01 | $1,300.7868 | $1,300.79 | $1,300.75 | $1,300.80 | |