| 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 | $198.72 | 6.675% | $211.9846 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.70 | 9.498% | $111.3595 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.30 | 13.379% | $125.057 | $125.06 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 4.467% | $40.178 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.44 | 6.608% | $139.0595 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.26 | 13.689% | $7.1169 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.67 | 7.411% | $266.0248 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.55 | $900.7803 | $900.78 | $900.75 | $900.90 | |