| 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 | $55.85 | 6.697% | $59.5903 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.83 | 12.244% | $134.502 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.95 | 8.285% | $197.0246 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.96 | 4.538% | $175.582 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.33 | 12.573% | $228.8947 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.62 | 13.254% | $77.7149 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.85 | 9.389% | $38.1221 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.39 | $911.4306 | $911.41 | $911.40 | $911.40 | |