| 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 | $160.63 | 7.249% | $172.2741 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.52 | 12.847% | $145.031 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.85 | 3.299% | $135.1667 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.63 | 5.498% | $166.2965 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.70 | 6.380% | $248.6101 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.89 | 7.598% | $17.0973 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.86 | 5.811% | $231.578 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.08 | $1,116.0537 | $1,116.06 | $1,116.05 | $1,116.10 | |