| 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 | $8.54 | 11.777% | $9.5458 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.29 | 9.410% | $113.0096 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 10.141% | $260.7919 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.48 | 13.874% | $200.9648 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.42 | 9.209% | $99.8389 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.73 | 3.174% | $128.6889 | $128.69 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.55 | 6.121% | $52.583 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.79 | $865.4229 | $865.42 | $865.45 | $865.40 | |