| 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 | $37.44 | 9.486% | $40.9916 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.51 | 8.360% | $271.4526 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.31 | 11.300% | $38.187 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 13.153% | $246.6283 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.34 | 5.377% | $22.4875 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.85 | 6.759% | $108.734 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 12.268% | $276.067 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.31 | $1,004.5480 | $1,004.55 | $1,004.60 | $1,004.60 | |