| 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 | $52.80 | 11.748% | $59.0029 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.81 | 11.542% | $8.7114 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.98 | 5.104% | $39.9185 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.85 | 12.318% | $67.2223 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 6.662% | $130.7783 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 11.849% | $192.2237 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.64 | 10.376% | $108.8749 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.55 | $606.7320 | $606.72 | $606.65 | $606.70 | |