| 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 | $9.35 | 5.250% | $9.8409 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.71 | 11.363% | $134.4263 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.93 | 4.484% | $115.9041 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.72 | 4.285% | $180.1211 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.40 | 11.572% | $48.4222 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.50 | 5.818% | $133.8598 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.70 | 3.107% | $108.9841 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.31 | $731.5585 | $731.55 | $731.55 | $731.50 | |