| 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 | $161.50 | 5.166% | $169.8431 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 9.241% | $165.2489 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.69 | 6.807% | $231.4401 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.28 | 8.153% | $181.9999 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.30 | 6.865% | $48.4098 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.85 | 8.535% | $140.9327 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.63 | 8.555% | $82.1001 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.52 | $1,019.9746 | $1,019.97 | $1,020.00 | $1,019.80 | |