| 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 | $169.29 | 5.712% | $178.9598 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.46 | 7.184% | $203.0708 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.43 | 11.194% | $198.4035 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.47 | 8.191% | $53.5221 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.74 | 8.583% | $175.6221 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 10.236% | $159.0154 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.78 | 5.301% | $148.2427 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.42 | $1,116.8364 | $1,116.83 | $1,116.75 | $1,116.80 | |