| 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 | $57.48 | 4.334% | $59.9712 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.60 | 12.631% | $277.748 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 7.107% | $252.312 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.91 | 7.830% | $50.5831 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.30 | 8.622% | $141.5345 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.54 | 8.125% | $204.9401 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.68 | 12.351% | $252.4302 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.08 | $1,239.5191 | $1,239.51 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.40 | |