| 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 | $38.99 | 8.807% | $42.4238 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.44 | 9.816% | $244.2747 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.43 | 8.655% | $113.4684 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 12.191% | $280.2195 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.95 | 5.431% | $16.8162 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.71 | 12.449% | $49.1515 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.56 | 11.264% | $27.3264 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.85 | $773.6805 | $773.68 | $773.60 | $773.70 | |