| 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 | $39.57 | 3.523% | $40.9641 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 6.865% | $8.3889 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 11.806% | $9.7495 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.41 | 7.847% | $216.1362 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.48 | 6.602% | $247.8283 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.51 | 11.337% | $236.6023 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.55 | 5.652% | $177.0199 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.09 | $936.6892 | $936.69 | $936.70 | $936.60 | |