| 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 | $158.43 | 3.179% | $163.4665 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.43 | 7.326% | $175.4029 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 5.126% | $44.8152 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.48 | 6.839% | $250.5161 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.34 | 6.756% | $141.2809 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 10.667% | $234.3263 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.33 | 10.670% | $271.5067 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.38 | $1,281.3146 | $1,281.33 | $1,281.30 | $1,281.30 | |