| 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 | $52.75 | 11.832% | $58.9914 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.83 | 4.276% | $258.4272 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 6.468% | $78.0836 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.94 | 9.342% | $231.7394 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 7.856% | $5.9968 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.36 | 7.589% | $91.838 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.93 | 9.292% | $205.3925 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.71 | $930.4689 | $930.47 | $930.55 | $930.40 | |