| 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 | $196.96 | 5.805% | $208.3935 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 10.243% | $46.8533 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.81 | 4.762% | $212.4678 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.52 | 6.488% | $129.4042 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.32 | 7.147% | $109.6328 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.78 | 10.491% | $61.6319 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 4.123% | $252.8627 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.74 | $1,021.2462 | $1,021.23 | $1,021.25 | $1,021.30 | |