| 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 | $170.98 | 5.459% | $180.3138 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.69 | 6.283% | $136.7756 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.93 | 6.440% | $251.1239 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.68 | 5.418% | $256.8826 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.56 | 5.216% | $71.0839 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 12.776% | $174.4983 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.30 | 4.737% | $149.0408 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.87 | $1,219.7189 | $1,219.71 | $1,219.75 | $1,219.70 | |