| 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 | $38.98 | 9.207% | $42.5689 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.70 | 6.477% | $138.1007 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.46 | 7.188% | $7.9962 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.94 | 6.275% | $211.4235 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.51 | 13.250% | $69.6601 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.30 | 4.629% | $102.8503 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.34 | 12.169% | $39.6405 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.23 | $612.2402 | $612.24 | $612.20 | $612.30 | |