| 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 | $31.88 | 5.611% | $33.6688 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.91 | 5.867% | $130.1211 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.41 | 8.874% | $104.9654 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.70 | 6.649% | $147.9222 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.80 | 8.470% | $87.6438 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 10.633% | $8.6294 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 11.270% | $38.3436 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.96 | $551.2943 | $551.29 | $551.25 | $551.20 | |