| 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 | $161.35 | 5.754% | $170.6341 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.69 | 10.174% | $9.5741 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.67 | 11.788% | $235.5038 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.81 | 7.532% | $77.2187 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.70 | 8.153% | $87.2795 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.61 | 3.657% | $52.4608 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.74 | 3.132% | $184.3381 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.57 | $817.0091 | $817.00 | $817.00 | $817.00 | |