| 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 | $8.58 | 10.511% | $9.4818 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.81 | 5.498% | $184.4211 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.39 | 13.117% | $104.5088 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.82 | 4.366% | $166.7977 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.50 | 6.771% | $152.1487 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.55 | 10.421% | $176.1767 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 8.201% | $256.9882 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.16 | $1,050.5230 | $1,050.53 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.50 | |