| 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 | 8.868% | $42.4476 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.93 | 4.455% | $79.3127 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.78 | 8.585% | $121.3763 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.87 | 4.808% | $50.1716 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.28 | 7.308% | $234.2319 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.30 | 9.708% | $159.4057 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.64 | 6.269% | $11.307 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.79 | $698.2528 | $698.26 | $698.25 | $698.20 | |