| 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 | $55.93 | 5.476% | $58.9927 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.44 | 7.498% | $99.3712 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.40 | 8.363% | $196.5705 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.47 | 8.340% | $202.0216 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.56 | 3.605% | $139.4109 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.78 | 6.775% | $163.1308 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.58 | 11.425% | $135.4705 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.16 | $994.9682 | $994.96 | $994.90 | $995.00 | |