| 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 | $38.93 | 8.278% | $42.1526 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.93 | 7.427% | $119.1688 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.29 | 7.248% | $127.9361 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 12.408% | $16.6027 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.26 | 6.469% | $33.2822 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.84 | 9.733% | $124.92 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.63 | 12.479% | $280.7813 | $280.78 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.65 | $744.8437 | $744.84 | $744.85 | $744.90 | |