| 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 | $55.94 | 5.429% | $58.977 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 4.600% | $41.5785 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.27 | 4.637% | $163.5162 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 3.262% | $246.0217 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.57 | 11.128% | $149.5449 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.25 | 3.564% | $236.3848 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 10.869% | $183.2665 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.33 | $1,079.2896 | $1,079.29 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.30 | |