| 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 | $5.29 | 13.140% | $5.9851 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.57 | 4.338% | $79.8916 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.51 | 10.654% | $257.2816 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.59 | 7.491% | $128.5485 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.58 | 4.332% | $176.9262 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 9.312% | $161.4538 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.54 | 6.393% | $264.4292 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.78 | $1,074.5160 | $1,074.52 | $1,074.60 | $1,074.50 | |