| 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 | $8.71 | 12.660% | $9.8127 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.38 | 5.438% | $137.4701 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.86 | 5.210% | $42.9888 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 5.636% | $125.2526 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.95 | 12.137% | $35.8278 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.59 | 6.546% | $189.215 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.58 | 6.774% | $124.4771 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.64 | $665.0441 | $665.05 | $665.05 | $665.10 | |