| 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 | 4.420% | $6.2443 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.99 | 12.154% | $272.523 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.91 | 4.103% | $99.8452 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.35 | 8.292% | $18.7887 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.47 | 3.523% | $168.1938 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.70 | 11.710% | $239.8414 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.57 | 9.659% | $123.4431 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.97 | $928.8795 | $928.87 | $928.90 | $928.70 | |