| 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 | $8.68 | 9.538% | $9.5079 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.87 | 8.103% | $56.073 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.37 | 9.317% | $176.4048 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.76 | 8.620% | $180.0485 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.31 | 4.611% | $40.0765 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.97 | 8.506% | $254.9565 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.91 | 12.506% | $130.4057 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.87 | $847.4729 | $847.48 | $847.45 | $847.50 | |