| 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 | $39.26 | 4.770% | $41.1327 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.99 | 6.529% | $20.2299 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.41 | 7.444% | $108.959 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.59 | 9.322% | $126.3653 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.63 | 8.478% | $28.8877 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.57 | 7.549% | $19.9718 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.56 | 6.266% | $148.3048 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.01 | $493.8512 | $493.85 | $493.85 | $493.90 | |