| 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 | $161.81 | 5.596% | $170.8649 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.81 | 5.525% | $169.6948 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.80 | 12.184% | $251.0678 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 9.304% | $55.5374 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.85 | 4.230% | $215.5998 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.62 | 3.846% | $42.1822 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.37 | 11.592% | $220.2491 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.07 | $1,125.1960 | $1,125.19 | $1,125.20 | $1,125.20 | |