| 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 | $8.73 | 8.708% | $9.4902 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.48 | 6.158% | $19.618 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 8.123% | $96.835 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.43 | 12.314% | $131.8903 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.99 | 9.691% | $12.055 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.46 | 5.684% | $66.0102 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.39 | 10.639% | $226.1351 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.04 | $562.0338 | $562.05 | $562.05 | $562.00 | |