| 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 | $165.43 | 3.362% | $170.9918 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.46 | 10.444% | $199.3072 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.86 | 5.731% | $257.8356 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.35 | 8.303% | $270.0535 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 4.796% | $101.5368 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.93 | 4.456% | $230.7746 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 11.672% | $73.4913 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.73 | $1,303.9908 | $1,303.99 | $1,304.00 | $1,304.00 | |