| 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 | $161.52 | 9.307% | $176.5527 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 12.748% | $18.4794 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.33 | 11.644% | $263.8483 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 13.452% | $258.0239 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.45 | 11.172% | $183.9341 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.28 | 6.704% | $235.0476 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.33 | 6.710% | $70.7807 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.73 | $1,206.6667 | $1,206.66 | $1,206.70 | $1,206.60 | |