| 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 | $37.99 | 12.552% | $42.7585 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.66 | 13.453% | $279.8432 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.88 | 3.445% | $140.5611 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.90 | 3.526% | $8.1786 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.41 | 4.679% | $140.699 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.64 | 8.815% | $100.8062 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.26 | 7.501% | $259.3569 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.74 | $972.2035 | $972.21 | $972.20 | $972.30 | |