| 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 | $160.33 | 5.423% | $169.0247 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.73 | 4.185% | $168.4984 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.40 | 4.638% | $177.2568 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.97 | 10.656% | $126.1146 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.72 | 5.272% | $254.4635 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.47 | 7.107% | $44.4173 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 10.719% | $257.8424 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.50 | $1,197.6177 | $1,197.61 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.60 | |