| 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 | $70.66 | 12.506% | $79.4967 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.55 | 10.793% | $22.768 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.94 | 3.291% | $222.0137 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.95 | 6.275% | $158.2966 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 10.140% | $230.1265 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 10.122% | $173.1668 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.96 | 7.798% | $156.264 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.25 | $1,042.1323 | $1,042.14 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.20 | |