| 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 | $159.76 | 5.801% | $169.0277 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.61 | 3.204% | $184.3327 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.84 | 7.487% | $144.9355 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.41 | 7.805% | $29.5494 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.54 | 4.373% | $47.5315 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.48 | 6.818% | $150.0579 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 7.104% | $248.4599 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.62 | $973.8946 | $973.90 | $973.95 | $973.80 | |