| 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 | $159.82 | 6.781% | $170.6574 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 6.231% | $182.9935 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 7.573% | $201.5703 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.43 | 3.710% | $173.6417 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.32 | 12.124% | $221.2431 | $221.24 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 9.461% | $16.9008 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.60 | 13.305% | $181.9678 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.25 | $1,148.9746 | $1,148.97 | $1,148.95 | $1,149.00 | |