| 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 | $5.98 | 4.119% | $6.2263 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.46 | 12.453% | $96.1023 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.55 | 12.779% | $125.805 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.74 | 5.397% | $162.0373 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.38 | 3.279% | $24.1466 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.50 | 12.852% | $78.4321 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 4.291% | $125.4829 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.93 | $618.2325 | $618.24 | $618.30 | $618.10 | |