| 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 | $8.68 | 9.610% | $9.5141 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.62 | 10.204% | $164.8872 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.30 | 9.150% | $51.628 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.77 | 9.768% | $67.8037 | $67.80 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.53 | 11.837% | $177.2952 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.30 | 10.395% | $200.1461 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.56 | 7.338% | $265.726 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.76 | $937.0003 | $937.01 | $937.05 | $936.90 | |