| 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 | $37.28 | 7.190% | $39.9604 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 7.116% | $159.4957 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.39 | 9.409% | $218.1506 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.48 | 10.697% | $225.2463 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.58 | 10.275% | $192.5181 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.33 | 3.821% | $89.6287 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.97 | 13.657% | $232.9628 | $232.96 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.93 | $1,157.9626 | $1,157.97 | $1,157.95 | $1,158.00 | |