| 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 | $9.50 | 3.125% | $9.7969 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.79 | 12.400% | $59.336 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.59 | 13.447% | $83.4856 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.67 | 7.593% | $182.553 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.75 | 12.467% | $138.0532 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.68 | 4.704% | $63.5344 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.26 | 4.565% | $33.7327 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.24 | $570.4918 | $570.49 | $570.55 | $570.50 | |