| 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 | 4.699% | $9.9464 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.65 | 4.669% | $93.8358 | $93.84 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.92 | 7.713% | $66.6959 | $66.70 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.49 | 12.386% | $156.7672 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.84 | 13.734% | $31.6635 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 6.682% | $167.4267 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.45 | 7.581% | $11.2422 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.79 | $537.5777 | $537.59 | $537.60 | $537.50 | |