| 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 | $5.75 | 4.234% | $5.9935 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.52 | 11.472% | $99.7897 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 7.773% | $42.3117 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.84 | 13.414% | $196.0248 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 8.536% | $262.1361 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.31 | 5.341% | $71.9584 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.93 | 12.212% | $206.3915 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.13 | $884.6057 | $884.60 | $884.60 | $884.60 | |