| 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 | $169.94 | 5.352% | $179.0352 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.27 | 3.563% | $231.2251 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.65 | 5.215% | $200.5924 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.98 | 10.523% | $229.8657 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.52 | 8.644% | $51.6276 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 7.407% | $147.7383 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.25 | 3.468% | $199.9519 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.16 | $1,240.0362 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.10 | $1,240.00 | |