| 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 | 4.415% | $6.244 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.36 | 3.443% | $184.5009 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.51 | 4.212% | $193.3237 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.35 | 8.334% | $28.546 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.34 | 13.741% | $267.6781 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.54 | 6.309% | $261.0311 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.99 | 9.845% | $82.3728 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.07 | $1,023.6966 | $1,023.69 | $1,023.70 | $1,023.60 | |