| 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 | $157.94 | 3.541% | $163.5327 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 6.538% | $40.3459 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 4.314% | $253.2014 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.42 | 10.670% | $18.172 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.42 | 4.761% | $33.9635 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.53 | 3.480% | $152.664 | $152.66 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.47 | 4.441% | $23.4679 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.38 | $685.3474 | $685.34 | $685.30 | $685.40 | |