| 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 | $202.81 | 3.475% | $209.8576 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.51 | 9.673% | $142.0375 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.43 | 11.486% | $52.8778 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.74 | 12.171% | $29.9945 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.81 | 10.276% | $32.8733 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.91 | 9.236% | $62.1662 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.72 | 9.778% | $120.4484 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.93 | $650.2553 | $650.26 | $650.25 | $650.30 | |