| 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 | $8.47 | 12.476% | $9.5267 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.80 | 9.506% | $53.4389 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 7.677% | $97.2431 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 13.603% | $78.795 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.42 | 5.469% | $51.0681 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.56 | 10.226% | $180.2856 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.79 | 7.343% | $85.649 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.71 | $556.0064 | $556.02 | $556.05 | $555.90 | |