| 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 | $70.80 | 12.400% | $79.5792 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.52 | 6.373% | $147.3479 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 5.409% | $228.4424 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 11.442% | $275.5403 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.45 | 9.835% | $148.7715 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.46 | 7.128% | $22.9897 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 12.816% | $282.6831 | $282.68 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.77 | $1,185.3541 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.30 | |