| 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 | $161.25 | 3.186% | $166.3874 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.76 | 13.263% | $199.071 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.86 | 9.680% | $164.3664 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.96 | 13.435% | $157.6293 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.72 | 10.837% | $163.7284 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.50 | 11.755% | $93.3154 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 4.499% | $257.9244 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.87 | $1,202.4223 | $1,202.43 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.40 | |