| 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 | $164.32 | 4.331% | $171.4367 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.80 | 4.437% | $177.334 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 6.566% | $263.4951 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.42 | 9.240% | $118.438 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.88 | 4.800% | $12.4502 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.60 | 11.149% | $198.5121 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.48 | 10.492% | $174.0028 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.76 | $1,115.6689 | $1,115.67 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.60 | |