| 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 | $161.44 | 5.443% | $170.2272 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.28 | 9.153% | $216.4286 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 5.509% | $15.13 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.95 | 6.406% | $165.9402 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.39 | 7.768% | $103.8776 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.75 | 11.126% | $189.7476 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 4.373% | $239.6091 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.72 | $1,100.9603 | $1,100.97 | $1,101.05 | $1,100.80 | |