| 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 | $5.72 | 4.499% | $5.9773 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.99 | 9.524% | $75.5606 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 6.332% | $213.3871 | $213.39 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.70 | 5.486% | $162.132 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.51 | 11.264% | $142.9854 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.70 | 13.460% | $239.0602 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.87 | 9.617% | $157.706 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.17 | $996.8086 | $996.82 | $996.85 | $996.90 | |