| 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 | $157.43 | 3.210% | $162.4835 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.98 | 12.359% | $131.4376 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.38 | 3.382% | $9.6972 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.35 | 12.312% | $123.9363 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.41 | 3.565% | $232.4102 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.99 | 12.252% | $15.7041 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.27 | 3.655% | $163.0182 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.81 | $838.6871 | $838.69 | $838.70 | $838.60 | |