| 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 | $52.82 | 12.270% | $59.301 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.91 | 7.299% | $187.6767 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.74 | 10.318% | $258.9605 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.79 | 4.587% | $49.9821 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 11.480% | $251.2759 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.52 | 7.554% | $210.2896 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.65 | 3.817% | $131.4842 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.83 | $1,148.9700 | $1,148.97 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.10 | |