| 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 | $199.50 | 7.284% | $214.0316 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.63 | 5.849% | $135.0951 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.42 | 7.869% | $24.1842 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.77 | 7.497% | $94.3501 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 6.452% | $22.8872 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.81 | 6.836% | $154.7092 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 13.213% | $254.4236 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.36 | $899.6810 | $899.68 | $899.70 | $899.70 | |