| 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 | $52.91 | 11.459% | $58.973 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.71 | 13.599% | $188.2449 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.33 | 8.702% | $65.5799 | $65.58 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.44 | 3.572% | $240.7428 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.34 | 12.130% | $244.8246 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.70 | 4.542% | $229.6788 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.37 | 9.625% | $59.6031 | $59.60 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.80 | $1,087.6471 | $1,087.63 | $1,087.65 | $1,087.60 | |