| 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 | $8.99 | 9.246% | $9.8212 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.58 | 6.432% | $32.5469 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.26 | 12.810% | $19.471 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.37 | 6.380% | $85.4976 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.81 | 6.729% | $71.3056 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.26 | 11.172% | $66.9922 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.98 | 4.255% | $227.255 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.25 | $512.8895 | $512.90 | $512.85 | $512.90 | |