| 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 | $5.61 | 6.828% | $5.9931 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 12.547% | $8.6549 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.80 | 8.335% | $180.7028 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.32 | 9.670% | $188.9833 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.60 | 12.581% | $31.0724 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.26 | 11.287% | $260.7009 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.86 | 4.539% | $106.4834 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.14 | $782.5908 | $782.57 | $782.60 | $782.70 | |