| 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 | $168.92 | 4.703% | $176.8643 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.49 | 3.865% | $196.8138 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.55 | 8.504% | $179.6284 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.68 | 12.234% | $217.3748 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.72 | 13.205% | $92.5111 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.80 | 7.228% | $176.7117 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.58 | 8.596% | $89.6786 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.74 | $1,129.5827 | $1,129.57 | $1,129.55 | $1,129.60 | |