| 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 | $199.93 | 7.465% | $214.8548 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.79 | 5.757% | $191.1981 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.98 | 13.232% | $55.461 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 12.590% | $158.0876 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.26 | 11.109% | $258.0618 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.33 | 6.448% | $9.9316 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.67 | 6.167% | $234.2787 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.37 | $1,121.8736 | $1,121.87 | $1,121.90 | $1,122.00 | |