| 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 | $8.47 | 12.235% | $9.5063 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.66 | 8.683% | $147.4394 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.75 | 10.459% | $89.1956 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.91 | 13.234% | $128.9848 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.92 | 12.760% | $163.4118 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.32 | 10.307% | $198.9056 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.84 | 6.131% | $143.107 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.87 | $880.5505 | $880.56 | $880.55 | $880.50 | |