| 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 | $8.25 | 13.576% | $9.37 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 6.538% | $163.9087 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.82 | 5.455% | $187.5201 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.59 | 8.866% | $187.8918 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.95 | 6.227% | $51.9981 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.75 | 13.558% | $173.4598 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.69 | 5.748% | $38.7989 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.90 | $812.9474 | $812.95 | $812.90 | $813.00 | |