| 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 | $170.50 | 3.300% | $176.1265 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.82 | 10.258% | $40.597 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.97 | 6.692% | $100.2585 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.63 | 13.440% | $167.4715 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 10.860% | $53.7449 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.37 | 10.387% | $220.0786 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.52 | 13.820% | $9.6975 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.29 | $767.9745 | $767.98 | $768.00 | $768.00 | |