| 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 | $200.49 | 4.714% | $209.9411 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 11.457% | $144.5151 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.74 | 3.700% | $60.9134 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.91 | 6.388% | $22.2457 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 5.666% | $50.1174 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.26 | 6.798% | $9.8895 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.96 | 12.385% | $30.299 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.45 | $527.9212 | $527.93 | $527.90 | $527.80 | |