| 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 | $51.98 | 13.496% | $58.9952 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.58 | 9.816% | $131.318 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 12.694% | $193.7999 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 11.107% | $97.1297 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.38 | 13.440% | $208.0263 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 12.351% | $85.2182 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.98 | 13.343% | $49.8483 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.16 | $824.3356 | $824.35 | $824.35 | $824.20 | |