| 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 | $164.96 | 3.301% | $170.4053 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 8.203% | $49.4271 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.54 | 9.105% | $244.9844 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.43 | 6.314% | $179.0647 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.58 | 4.210% | $143.3721 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.58 | 6.626% | $212.8042 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 11.164% | $54.1702 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.50 | $1,054.2280 | $1,054.22 | $1,054.20 | $1,054.30 | |