| 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 | $56.40 | 4.668% | $59.0328 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.93 | 11.786% | $178.7793 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.86 | 12.860% | $277.4776 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.58 | 12.208% | $138.6666 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.53 | 7.617% | $249.1656 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.28 | 13.395% | $58.149 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.41 | 9.554% | $248.0412 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.99 | $1,209.3121 | $1,209.32 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | |