| 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 | $39.41 | 7.197% | $42.2463 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.70 | 4.320% | $5.9462 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.89 | 6.599% | $149.1213 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.63 | 10.128% | $237.469 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.37 | 3.294% | $155.3232 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 11.326% | $161.2891 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.96 | 3.448% | $109.6135 | $109.61 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.84 | $861.0086 | $861.01 | $860.95 | $860.90 | |