| 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 | $8.52 | 11.872% | $9.5315 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.50 | 12.115% | $73.4353 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.46 | 5.721% | $181.2692 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.63 | 3.390% | $56.482 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.51 | 7.797% | $181.6487 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.39 | 10.252% | $238.5743 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 10.285% | $259.7101 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.50 | $1,000.6511 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.65 | $1,000.60 | |