| 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 | $5.30 | 12.375% | $5.9559 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.39 | 8.588% | $100.3245 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.78 | 3.143% | $106.0104 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.71 | 6.789% | $60.56 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.61 | 11.643% | $207.2206 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.70 | 11.849% | $265.8651 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.68 | 6.577% | $43.3555 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.17 | $789.2920 | $789.30 | $789.20 | $789.40 | |