| 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 | $39.99 | 3.201% | $41.2701 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.93 | 12.819% | $278.584 | $278.58 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.90 | 3.683% | $16.4856 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.31 | 9.610% | $9.1086 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.90 | 9.268% | $30.4858 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.62 | 12.777% | $97.6874 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.39 | 12.496% | $29.6877 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.04 | $503.3092 | $503.32 | $503.35 | $503.40 | |