| 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 | $74.50 | 7.350% | $79.9758 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 3.204% | $178.2643 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.39 | 4.597% | $139.5219 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.35 | 12.595% | $232.3398 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.33 | 5.638% | $122.8887 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.92 | 11.675% | $262.3469 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.94 | 3.129% | $13.3449 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.16 | $1,028.6823 | $1,028.68 | $1,028.70 | $1,028.60 | |