| 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 | $162.76 | 5.760% | $172.135 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.91 | 3.130% | $239.1688 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.95 | 4.280% | $259.6051 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.58 | 9.370% | $11.5713 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.75 | 12.262% | $154.6409 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.68 | 10.126% | $106.4698 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.99 | 11.651% | $155.1837 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.62 | $1,098.7746 | $1,098.78 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.80 | |