| 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 | $8.77 | 8.481% | $9.5138 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.29 | 12.471% | $50.9381 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.63 | 9.320% | $267.4295 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.54 | 5.737% | $120.0538 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.99 | 5.125% | $160.8307 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.98 | 5.786% | $165.005 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.29 | 5.245% | $99.2355 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.49 | $873.0064 | $873.01 | $873.05 | $872.90 | |