| 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 | $8.86 | 7.119% | $9.4907 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.63 | 8.737% | $11.5587 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.26 | 4.380% | $158.929 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.40 | 6.401% | $84.4824 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.78 | 10.838% | $89.5349 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.27 | 10.476% | $55.5363 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.81 | 9.287% | $79.5719 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $455.01 | $489.1039 | $489.10 | $489.15 | $489.10 | |