| 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 | $8.49 | 12.407% | $9.5434 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.68 | 10.716% | $149.1123 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.45 | 5.111% | $169.7017 | $169.70 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 4.580% | $143.9544 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.56 | 10.599% | $17.2092 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.47 | 13.124% | $37.8626 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.87 | 4.262% | $12.3759 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.17 | $539.7595 | $539.75 | $539.75 | $539.80 | |