| 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 | $8.57 | 6.634% | $9.1385 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.25 | 8.457% | $15.4551 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.97 | 11.375% | $140.2991 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.33 | 4.469% | $53.6239 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.43 | 4.708% | $213.0075 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.47 | 13.627% | $50.5299 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.71 | 3.381% | $176.4817 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.73 | $658.5357 | $658.54 | $658.55 | $658.50 | |