| 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 | $159.27 | 6.373% | $169.4203 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.32 | 11.585% | $182.2406 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.53 | 4.443% | $177.0622 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.76 | 9.790% | $192.9669 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.66 | 13.805% | $61.0678 | $61.07 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.92 | 3.302% | $191.0261 | $191.03 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.99 | 10.652% | $148.2626 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.45 | $1,122.0465 | $1,122.05 | $1,122.00 | $1,122.10 | |