| 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 | $198.70 | 6.783% | $212.1778 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 10.648% | $83.6278 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.33 | 7.548% | $62.7327 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.66 | 8.354% | $119.9045 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.76 | 8.802% | $50.8758 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 3.302% | $40.9489 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.26 | 12.452% | $271.3017 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.93 | $841.5692 | $841.57 | $841.65 | $841.50 | |