| 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 | $158.50 | 3.165% | $163.5165 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.98 | 13.412% | $37.4033 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.63 | 6.297% | $120.7853 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.36 | 13.483% | $73.0377 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.46 | 13.438% | $10.7312 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.31 | 11.560% | $27.1202 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.66 | 8.724% | $97.4819 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.90 | $530.0761 | $530.08 | $530.10 | $530.00 | |