| 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 | $201.97 | 8.726% | $219.5939 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.85 | 13.462% | $206.3306 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.37 | 7.501% | $62.7483 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.54 | 4.379% | $59.0159 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.91 | 4.573% | $173.4971 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.69 | 7.157% | $258.9878 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.67 | 7.297% | $158.4455 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.00 | $1,138.6191 | $1,138.63 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.50 | |