| 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 | $166.27 | 5.352% | $175.1688 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.90 | 3.457% | $157.1512 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.87 | 6.809% | $229.5005 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.93 | 8.733% | $37.9804 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.86 | 10.845% | $184.956 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.55 | 10.761% | $38.2679 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.81 | 10.478% | $45.0861 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.19 | $868.1109 | $868.12 | $868.10 | $868.30 | |