| 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 | $8.87 | 6.853% | $9.4779 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 7.823% | $252.791 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.85 | 9.849% | $54.7597 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.67 | 4.222% | $58.0204 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.43 | 7.839% | $69.4807 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.94 | 11.202% | $153.392 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 7.312% | $183.7718 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.46 | $781.6935 | $781.69 | $781.70 | $781.80 | |