| 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 | $5.96 | 4.833% | $6.248 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.36 | 10.266% | $196.6704 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.65 | 9.825% | $175.3356 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.85 | 5.452% | $124.2752 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.85 | 11.599% | $19.9204 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.83 | 12.382% | $134.6674 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.94 | 6.536% | $260.9493 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.44 | $918.0663 | $918.08 | $918.05 | $918.00 | |