| 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 | $201.73 | 6.330% | $214.4995 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 8.525% | $40.0674 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 8.755% | $221.7623 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.55 | 13.102% | $149.9167 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.41 | 13.108% | $147.5041 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.28 | 9.725% | $57.3642 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 5.329% | $243.6997 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.17 | $1,074.8139 | $1,074.81 | $1,074.75 | $1,074.90 | |