| 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 | 7.770% | $42.0087 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.76 | 7.864% | $143.2002 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.66 | 7.488% | $249.0067 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.66 | 12.739% | $67.2601 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 8.418% | $36.7971 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.36 | 6.463% | $149.4315 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.55 | 6.744% | $63.5661 | $63.57 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.91 | $751.2704 | $751.28 | $751.25 | $751.30 | |