| 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 | $203.73 | 7.124% | $218.2437 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.46 | 5.114% | $210.7115 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.62 | 7.739% | $36.2219 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.43 | 12.511% | $107.3692 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.40 | 4.648% | $240.0625 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.53 | 3.289% | $95.5733 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.34 | 10.413% | $39.02 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.51 | $947.2021 | $947.19 | $947.10 | $947.20 | |