| 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 | $8.89 | 3.102% | $9.1658 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.70 | 5.641% | $157.0882 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 9.724% | $55.1912 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.36 | 12.337% | $34.1055 | $34.11 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 8.477% | $202.3638 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.94 | 12.629% | $32.5948 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.95 | 11.194% | $49.9817 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.69 | $540.4910 | $540.49 | $540.50 | $540.60 | |