| 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 | $8.99 | 8.442% | $9.7489 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 10.441% | $54.9775 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.65 | 10.431% | $50.4118 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.81 | 3.524% | $99.1863 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 10.536% | $242.8918 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 6.595% | $37.6813 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.35 | 10.811% | $58.0096 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.67 | $552.9072 | $552.91 | $552.95 | $552.90 | |