| 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 | 7.780% | $42.0234 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.49 | 10.208% | $99.7272 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.28 | 3.190% | $142.6911 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.51 | 10.786% | $250.9414 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 3.221% | $28.6438 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.99 | 10.820% | $275.9307 | $275.93 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.72 | 3.321% | $197.0538 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.73 | $1,037.0114 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.05 | $1,036.90 | |