| 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 | $52.88 | 11.539% | $58.9818 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.27 | 13.501% | $68.4071 | $68.41 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.44 | 9.648% | $141.9284 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.67 | 7.746% | $15.8063 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 8.851% | $190.0756 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.79 | 8.463% | $37.7343 | $37.73 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 11.436% | $264.4265 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.96 | $777.3600 | $777.37 | $777.45 | $777.30 | |