| 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 | $168.76 | 5.565% | $178.1515 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.92 | 8.515% | $235.3907 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.64 | 6.752% | $50.8567 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.90 | 5.288% | $160.9854 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.25 | 5.131% | $251.5259 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 13.398% | $80.9662 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 4.366% | $218.8346 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.55 | $1,176.7110 | $1,176.72 | $1,176.75 | $1,176.80 | |