| 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 | $8.77 | 8.165% | $9.4861 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.86 | 4.548% | $244.496 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.46 | 8.211% | $111.9551 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.36 | 5.277% | $62.4924 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.87 | 6.659% | $32.9256 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.82 | 12.538% | $125.84 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.87 | 10.737% | $49.6877 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.01 | $636.8829 | $636.90 | $636.95 | $636.90 | |