| 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 | $9.40 | 4.835% | $9.8545 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 4.529% | $52.5572 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.50 | 8.266% | $177.0149 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.90 | 5.573% | $252.2139 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 11.527% | $203.7152 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.78 | 9.353% | $95.9901 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.82 | 5.679% | $154.1011 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.34 | $945.4469 | $945.44 | $945.40 | $945.50 | |