| 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 | $200.38 | 5.775% | $211.9519 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.34 | 8.859% | $144.064 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.92 | 13.353% | $8.9776 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.50 | 4.817% | $80.185 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.80 | 5.817% | $92.9073 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.43 | 9.112% | $147.7704 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.57 | 5.171% | $173.0799 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.94 | $858.9361 | $858.94 | $858.95 | $859.10 | |