| 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 | $8.55 | 11.254% | $9.5122 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.43 | 8.325% | $92.542 | $92.54 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 13.268% | $179.4958 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.93 | 12.632% | $15.6896 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.37 | 12.547% | $91.5795 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.64 | 10.273% | $108.7733 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.32 | 3.872% | $54.3458 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.71 | $551.9382 | $551.94 | $551.95 | $551.90 | |