| 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 | $54.56 | 8.125% | $58.993 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.76 | 10.526% | $169.9448 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.63 | 12.617% | $26.6114 | $26.61 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.58 | 8.591% | $10.403 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.37 | 9.280% | $115.1483 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 7.773% | $154.9237 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.81 | 10.179% | $37.2515 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.46 | $573.2757 | $573.26 | $573.25 | $573.20 | |