| 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 | $160.62 | 5.515% | $169.4782 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.86 | 8.863% | $16.177 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.45 | 8.390% | $190.1703 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.35 | 3.424% | $67.5876 | $67.59 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 7.578% | $257.4557 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.26 | 4.862% | $186.927 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.82 | 6.574% | $256.6515 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.68 | $1,144.4473 | $1,144.46 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.60 | |