| 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 | $8.96 | 6.201% | $9.5156 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 4.855% | $17.5318 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 8.111% | $160.7935 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.97 | 4.369% | $164.8717 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.41 | 5.136% | $148.6728 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.50 | 7.845% | $232.406 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.81 | 10.586% | $173.4099 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.10 | $907.2013 | $907.20 | $907.15 | $907.20 | |