| 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 | $160.54 | 10.456% | $177.3261 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.89 | 3.470% | $159.23 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.30 | 4.317% | $48.2988 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.48 | 12.798% | $179.8903 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.93 | 8.843% | $272.0313 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.62 | 3.503% | $147.616 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.87 | 7.337% | $9.5208 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.63 | $993.9133 | $993.92 | $993.95 | $993.80 | |