| 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 | $161.30 | 3.125% | $166.3406 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.33 | 12.789% | $211.2876 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.39 | 7.575% | $249.9935 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 6.310% | $6.2936 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.58 | 9.686% | $39.0263 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 6.717% | $7.0113 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.57 | 11.128% | $120.6517 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.66 | $800.6046 | $800.60 | $800.65 | $800.60 | |