| 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 | $8.58 | 11.278% | $9.5477 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.86 | 13.858% | $13.5036 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.64 | 9.628% | $69.7673 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.31 | 11.401% | $32.6516 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.30 | 4.129% | $80.4917 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.65 | 8.578% | $51.7374 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.65 | 12.353% | $162.5186 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $382.99 | $420.2179 | $420.22 | $420.20 | $420.20 | |