| 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 | $181.32 | 3.388% | $187.4631 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.66 | 5.871% | $193.384 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 10.696% | $263.3569 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.66 | 7.353% | $37.2085 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.87 | 6.873% | $158.0331 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.72 | 11.592% | $267.5083 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 12.540% | $173.8068 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.58 | $1,280.7607 | $1,280.76 | $1,280.75 | $1,280.80 | |