| 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 | $8.99 | 5.187% | $9.4563 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.33 | 9.455% | $140.4636 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.70 | 12.227% | $52.41 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.31 | 5.290% | $122.4628 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.30 | 12.490% | $220.8179 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.88 | 9.764% | $256.716 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.71 | 5.687% | $173.0202 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.22 | $975.3468 | $975.35 | $975.25 | $975.40 | |