| 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 | $157.69 | 7.317% | $169.2282 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.26 | 13.385% | $179.4431 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.56 | 9.804% | $145.5562 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.35 | 6.529% | $244.3243 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.66 | 5.484% | $178.9642 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.65 | 4.769% | $135.833 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.93 | 11.790% | $244.7418 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.10 | $1,298.0908 | $1,298.08 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.00 | |