| 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 | $159.44 | 3.416% | $164.8865 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 3.526% | $177.9819 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.97 | 10.122% | $191.5792 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.47 | 5.149% | $91.9738 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.62 | 10.455% | $39.3441 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.45 | 8.543% | $232.7705 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.78 | 12.635% | $243.0438 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.65 | $1,141.5798 | $1,141.57 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 | |