| 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 | $8.61 | 9.699% | $9.4451 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 5.754% | $49.5034 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.91 | 11.475% | $196.0957 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.89 | 12.440% | $183.1535 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.81 | 12.704% | $50.5027 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.78 | 3.206% | $16.2859 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.46 | 8.519% | $170.874 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.27 | $675.8603 | $675.86 | $675.85 | $675.90 | |