| 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 | $209.76 | 3.377% | $216.8436 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.46 | 4.364% | $53.7057 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.26 | 5.837% | $36.2598 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.40 | 9.850% | $199.2679 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 7.736% | $226.7627 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.71 | 8.302% | $6.184 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.65 | 13.163% | $201.0341 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.72 | $940.0578 | $940.05 | $940.05 | $940.10 | |