| 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 | $39.30 | 5.582% | $41.4937 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.66 | 3.188% | $118.3154 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.50 | 9.615% | $12.6057 | $12.61 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.56 | 13.330% | $9.701 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.67 | 6.147% | $55.9076 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.41 | 11.153% | $144.9546 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.92 | 12.390% | $158.38 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.02 | $541.3580 | $541.36 | $541.35 | $541.40 | |