| 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 | $70.67 | 12.197% | $79.2896 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.36 | 6.257% | $240.5233 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.68 | 11.487% | $7.4473 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.88 | 9.603% | $36.0375 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.99 | 10.221% | $251.2929 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 8.298% | $191.6766 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.90 | 13.307% | $250.2952 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.47 | $1,056.5624 | $1,056.57 | $1,056.60 | $1,056.50 | |