| 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 | $169.56 | 5.378% | $178.6789 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.86 | 13.648% | $193.0425 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.84 | 9.507% | $242.9303 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.28 | 5.375% | $17.1551 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.56 | 4.305% | $212.3233 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.83 | 13.291% | $283.0349 | $283.03 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.57 | 5.792% | $22.8193 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.50 | $1,149.9843 | $1,149.98 | $1,150.00 | $1,149.90 | |