| 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 | 9.255% | $9.4833 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.29 | 9.428% | $28.7686 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.53 | 13.575% | $151.6567 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.53 | 10.525% | $93.4268 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.77 | 12.492% | $270.847 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 10.146% | $170.0214 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.42 | 5.136% | $85.6017 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.58 | $809.8055 | $809.81 | $809.80 | $809.80 | |