| 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 | $161.63 | 4.180% | $168.3861 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.56 | 7.411% | $161.718 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.34 | 4.798% | $249.7756 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.35 | 12.685% | $186.3246 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 13.279% | $22.3613 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.95 | 8.441% | $202.7304 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.85 | 10.837% | $259.1923 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.42 | $1,250.4883 | $1,250.49 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 | |