| 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 | $158.42 | 5.400% | $166.9747 | $166.97 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 3.450% | $158.2268 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.66 | 5.373% | $175.6146 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.69 | 13.255% | $183.122 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.51 | 5.782% | $52.3727 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.88 | 7.775% | $230.5092 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.81 | 11.830% | $203.3181 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.92 | $1,170.1381 | $1,170.13 | $1,170.05 | $1,170.10 | |