| 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 | $70.99 | 11.265% | $78.987 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 11.219% | $54.4639 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.38 | 6.411% | $194.0724 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 5.680% | $144.6125 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.47 | 8.398% | $236.8171 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.99 | 12.819% | $117.3205 | $117.32 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.52 | 3.583% | $208.7405 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.16 | $1,035.0139 | $1,035.01 | $1,034.95 | $1,035.00 | |