| 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 | $39.95 | 3.642% | $41.405 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 9.738% | $21.1355 | $21.14 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.60 | 9.267% | $262.8964 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.61 | 9.609% | $12.7256 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.81 | 9.363% | $266.6379 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 8.471% | $145.0691 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 9.642% | $254.1611 | $254.16 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.78 | $1,004.0306 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.05 | $1,004.00 | |