| 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 | $54.27 | 8.702% | $58.9926 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.83 | 8.425% | $58.3652 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.73 | 5.687% | $178.3257 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.74 | 12.149% | $21.0167 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.29 | 3.824% | $37.6777 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.33 | 11.438% | $146.3515 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.82 | 13.461% | $276.6406 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.01 | $777.3700 | $777.38 | $777.40 | $777.40 | |