| 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 | 4.579% | $58.9826 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.76 | 11.135% | $51.9667 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.81 | 13.716% | $143.0661 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.47 | 9.194% | $122.8105 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.91 | 8.247% | $227.2213 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.85 | 6.694% | $39.3167 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 8.612% | $264.72 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.93 | $908.0839 | $908.09 | $908.00 | $908.10 | |