| 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 | $33.75 | 8.539% | $36.6319 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.32 | 7.653% | $233.9515 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.29 | 10.652% | $189.5358 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 7.794% | $9.0116 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 9.344% | $258.4236 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.70 | 13.179% | $146.7932 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.51 | 9.660% | $84.9975 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.27 | $959.3451 | $959.34 | $959.35 | $959.30 | |