| 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 | $161.26 | 5.524% | $170.168 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.99 | 7.505% | $77.3928 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.64 | 7.617% | $23.2883 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.66 | 5.247% | $176.4571 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.53 | 13.107% | $278.8427 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 9.275% | $167.7262 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.50 | 13.546% | $258.3172 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.07 | $1,152.1923 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.20 | |