| 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 | $39.99 | 5.869% | $42.337 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.34 | 5.399% | $138.431 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.70 | 3.595% | $19.3723 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.69 | 7.484% | $154.4438 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 6.712% | $259.0327 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.49 | 8.338% | $226.9573 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 10.750% | $134.517 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.41 | $975.0911 | $975.09 | $975.10 | $975.00 | |