| 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 | $54.35 | 8.536% | $58.9893 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.29 | 7.266% | $264.1854 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 4.240% | $245.381 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.87 | 11.869% | $190.0319 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.61 | 5.125% | $18.5125 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.69 | 6.811% | $17.8268 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 10.526% | $188.3916 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.66 | $983.3185 | $983.32 | $983.40 | $983.30 | |