| 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 | $39.69 | 6.833% | $42.402 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 13.332% | $5.9613 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.79 | 3.247% | $257.9007 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.47 | 7.796% | $171.9023 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.51 | 13.481% | $161.7218 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.76 | 12.744% | $255.6583 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.58 | 3.348% | $243.4672 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.06 | $1,139.0136 | $1,139.01 | $1,138.95 | $1,139.10 | |