| 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 | $47.86 | 9.675% | $52.4905 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.47 | 10.247% | $121.7899 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.33 | 8.427% | $112.0376 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 11.770% | $9.5116 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.64 | 9.285% | $172.2769 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.55 | 9.248% | $19.173 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.70 | 13.785% | $72.481 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.06 | $559.7605 | $559.76 | $559.80 | $559.80 | |