| 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 | $160.49 | 5.796% | $169.792 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 8.399% | $150.2085 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.88 | 11.335% | $228.1031 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 5.460% | $51.2008 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.66 | 5.650% | $173.9633 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.84 | 6.620% | $239.7244 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.78 | 6.700% | $259.0463 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.77 | $1,272.0384 | $1,272.03 | $1,272.00 | $1,272.00 | |