| 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 | $52.81 | 11.699% | $58.9882 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.76 | 12.227% | $108.5908 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.29 | 3.652% | $61.4553 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.38 | 8.124% | $106.3724 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.98 | 7.365% | $31.1144 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.83 | 13.685% | $19.1332 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.87 | 8.286% | $150.3768 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.92 | $536.0311 | $536.03 | $536.05 | $536.10 | |