| 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 | $38.54 | 3.772% | $39.9937 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.33 | 7.385% | $55.1207 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.64 | 8.495% | $97.2549 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 9.713% | $153.291 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.95 | 12.369% | $277.4952 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.87 | 7.319% | $109.3259 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 11.842% | $198.5419 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.57 | $931.0233 | $931.02 | $931.05 | $931.00 | |