| 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 | $38.27 | 4.430% | $39.9654 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 11.281% | $50.8888 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.94 | 11.749% | $128.4443 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.50 | 8.524% | $77.5947 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.96 | 8.186% | $70.2776 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.73 | 6.738% | $129.9322 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.36 | 11.862% | $89.8923 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.49 | $586.9953 | $586.99 | $587.05 | $587.00 | |