| 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 | $199.40 | 5.571% | $210.5086 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.49 | 7.842% | $64.1552 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.73 | 6.580% | $26.3572 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.44 | 12.532% | $41.0067 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.63 | 6.230% | $45.2858 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.72 | 12.188% | $61.3893 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.69 | 8.548% | $96.2712 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.10 | $544.9740 | $544.99 | $544.95 | $545.10 | |