| 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 | $211.83 | 5.750% | $224.0102 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 9.138% | $151.6909 | $151.69 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.95 | 10.401% | $111.4498 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 5.446% | $8.0139 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.85 | 5.313% | $72.508 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.68 | 12.265% | $208.4537 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.84 | 12.217% | $27.8747 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.74 | $804.0012 | $803.99 | $803.95 | $804.00 | |