| 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 | $207.99 | 5.862% | $220.1824 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.26 | 7.244% | $51.756 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.77 | 4.254% | $208.2682 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.66 | 5.436% | $31.2723 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.27 | 5.843% | $199.2706 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 10.526% | $20.5799 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 9.217% | $271.5681 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.22 | $1,002.8975 | $1,002.90 | $1,002.85 | $1,003.10 | |