| 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 | $55.99 | 5.344% | $58.9821 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.93 | 9.360% | $88.505 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.54 | 12.176% | $168.8698 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.60 | 10.501% | $150.9444 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 7.263% | $246.4796 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.37 | 7.291% | $202.1041 | $202.10 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.79 | 12.724% | $132.7776 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.01 | $1,048.6626 | $1,048.66 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.70 | |