| 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 | $54.44 | 8.317% | $58.9678 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 9.440% | $46.8403 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.39 | 11.233% | $196.2039 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 10.204% | $30.791 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.68 | 12.147% | $131.9746 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.68 | 11.811% | $204.2563 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.57 | 12.325% | $146.6628 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.50 | $815.6967 | $815.69 | $815.65 | $815.80 | |