| 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 | $156.25 | 8.795% | $169.9922 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.59 | 13.255% | $166.0205 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.90 | 4.592% | $255.0999 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.75 | 5.107% | $170.0106 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.93 | 6.358% | $198.815 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 8.225% | $271.4067 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.25 | 13.704% | $8.2435 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.45 | $1,239.5884 | $1,239.59 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.50 | |