| 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 | $8.70 | 9.597% | $9.5349 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.90 | 12.269% | $52.6542 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.43 | 5.591% | $108.1569 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.59 | 4.778% | $202.8397 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.57 | 9.739% | $224.4931 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.42 | 8.656% | $221.028 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 6.146% | $164.2609 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.36 | $982.9677 | $982.96 | $983.00 | $983.00 | |