| 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 | $55.90 | 5.520% | $58.9857 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.42 | 9.201% | $148.972 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.31 | 7.428% | $248.4917 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.89 | 5.259% | $127.2476 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.83 | 8.213% | $197.8458 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.93 | 13.164% | $221.7222 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.92 | 8.357% | $239.3823 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.20 | $1,242.6473 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.60 | |