| 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 | $70.51 | 12.792% | $79.5296 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.56 | 12.270% | $59.0091 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.47 | 10.568% | $276.9397 | $276.94 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.59 | 8.737% | $200.7176 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.89 | 6.646% | $177.9815 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 5.538% | $170.5072 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 6.187% | $263.9915 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.19 | $1,228.6762 | $1,228.68 | $1,228.70 | $1,228.60 | |