| 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 | $8.40 | 13.685% | $9.5495 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 5.598% | $51.5001 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.87 | 8.788% | $216.3467 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 12.180% | $31.7918 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.62 | 13.671% | $50.72 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.41 | 7.104% | $51.849 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.93 | 11.203% | $155.6064 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.34 | $567.3635 | $567.37 | $567.35 | $567.20 | |