| 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 | $55.79 | 5.715% | $58.9784 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.40 | 8.472% | $249.9195 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.69 | 11.830% | $162.9251 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.59 | 11.321% | $245.563 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.85 | 10.649% | $234.4099 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 12.323% | $162.273 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.28 | 10.564% | $137.4089 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.07 | $1,251.4778 | $1,251.48 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |