| 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 | $8.61 | 4.480% | $8.9957 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.28 | 8.517% | $66.4992 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.32 | 8.352% | $218.1342 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.38 | 11.304% | $22.6838 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.63 | 12.126% | $150.9552 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.56 | 5.717% | $65.0794 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.83 | 3.299% | $82.4636 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.61 | $614.8111 | $614.81 | $614.85 | $614.90 | |