| 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 | $166.57 | 3.358% | $172.1634 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.29 | 4.190% | $77.4028 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.66 | 4.688% | $53.0349 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.62 | 9.536% | $51.0657 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.85 | 13.192% | $135.6606 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.88 | 13.707% | $178.3835 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.59 | 12.360% | $151.2253 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.46 | $818.9362 | $818.93 | $818.95 | $819.00 | |