| 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 | $8.46 | 12.125% | $9.4858 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.70 | 9.541% | $18.2933 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.90 | 8.586% | $121.5077 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.27 | 12.364% | $141.882 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.45 | 7.517% | $235.9461 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.72 | 9.689% | $270.6247 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.41 | 13.587% | $103.8299 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.91 | $901.5695 | $901.57 | $901.60 | $901.50 | |