| 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 | $39.96 | 3.418% | $41.3258 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.25 | 6.271% | $11.9555 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.75 | 7.714% | $269.0157 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 8.333% | $84.1206 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.44 | 5.371% | $230.1724 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.93 | 13.503% | $249.6271 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.38 | 5.511% | $163.943 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.36 | $1,050.1601 | $1,050.17 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 | |