| 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 | $166.99 | 12.625% | $188.0725 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.76 | 6.820% | $11.4938 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.72 | 7.639% | $209.5947 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.31 | 13.103% | $6.0058 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.95 | 11.539% | $125.9833 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.50 | 8.603% | $160.1894 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 9.391% | $216.0144 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.70 | $917.3539 | $917.34 | $917.35 | $917.40 | |