| 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 | $156.34 | 3.240% | $161.4054 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.38 | 5.417% | $138.4969 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.41 | 8.235% | $255.8784 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.54 | 6.462% | $93.1968 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.25 | 7.347% | $42.1337 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.91 | 4.436% | $217.1329 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.67 | 8.804% | $165.023 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.50 | $1,073.2671 | $1,073.27 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.20 | |