| 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 | $201.81 | 3.108% | $208.0823 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.53 | 13.192% | $161.3326 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.94 | 3.772% | $60.1255 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.94 | 11.331% | $19.9728 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.27 | 6.414% | $248.2319 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.42 | 3.742% | $122.8513 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.44 | 6.361% | $222.7625 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.35 | $1,043.3589 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.40 | $1,043.40 | |