| 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 | $167.67 | 3.469% | $173.4865 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.61 | 6.479% | $206.154 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.71 | 7.207% | $150.851 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.58 | 4.847% | $258.5317 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.81 | 13.750% | $178.3714 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.53 | 11.247% | $68.4503 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 7.551% | $267.2427 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.39 | $1,303.0876 | $1,303.08 | $1,303.10 | $1,303.20 | |