| 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 | $5.35 | 11.422% | $5.9611 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.93 | 13.739% | $100.0107 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.35 | 11.794% | $239.6304 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.57 | 6.749% | $179.9468 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.79 | 4.873% | $38.5828 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.54 | 5.202% | $51.0651 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.38 | 12.742% | $41.0155 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.91 | $656.2124 | $656.22 | $656.20 | $656.20 | |