| 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 | $160.60 | 3.484% | $166.1953 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.68 | 12.499% | $169.5135 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.80 | 5.528% | $184.4629 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.95 | 3.468% | $160.3237 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.44 | 3.865% | $170.7956 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.39 | 13.872% | $184.9167 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.98 | 10.413% | $251.7196 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.84 | $1,287.9273 | $1,287.93 | $1,287.85 | $1,287.90 | |