| 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 | $157.52 | 3.725% | $163.3876 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.43 | 3.344% | $19.0463 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.76 | 9.451% | $180.3315 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.34 | 3.509% | $184.598 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.77 | 11.509% | $88.9507 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 6.167% | $131.9443 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 6.588% | $265.0311 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.75 | $1,033.2895 | $1,033.29 | $1,033.35 | $1,033.20 | |