| 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 | $162.44 | 4.769% | $170.1868 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.86 | 7.747% | $239.0475 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 9.183% | $177.4988 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.43 | 12.417% | $179.2264 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 5.808% | $264.1179 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.42 | 4.335% | $176.7644 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 4.567% | $79.4395 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.31 | $1,286.2813 | $1,286.29 | $1,286.30 | $1,286.20 | |