| 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 | $162.71 | 5.608% | $171.8348 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.49 | 7.815% | $147.1567 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.54 | 7.512% | $113.4682 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.74 | 8.201% | $85.1975 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.98 | 5.444% | $170.7982 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.43 | 7.486% | $195.0118 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.52 | 5.311% | $195.373 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.41 | $1,078.8402 | $1,078.84 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.90 | |