| 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 | $176.50 | 10.725% | $195.4296 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.49 | 10.752% | $169.9932 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.41 | 11.669% | $135.5773 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.83 | 12.566% | $83.1075 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.78 | 9.512% | $32.6127 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 3.368% | $8.6519 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.65 | 11.668% | $171.5779 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.03 | $796.9501 | $796.95 | $797.00 | $797.00 | |