| 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 | $198.56 | 6.868% | $212.1971 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.46 | 7.625% | $5.8763 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.86 | 6.382% | $216.8703 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 8.711% | $10.4906 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 6.699% | $211.6908 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.51 | 9.238% | $180.7998 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.90 | 11.257% | $220.1776 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.34 | $1,058.1025 | $1,058.11 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.20 | |