| 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 | $36.74 | 8.857% | $39.9941 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 10.198% | $46.6358 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.60 | 12.278% | $174.7046 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.26 | 13.604% | $30.9685 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.26 | 12.773% | $201.0291 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.86 | 13.191% | $23.6116 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 5.796% | $159.424 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.73 | $676.3677 | $676.36 | $676.35 | $676.30 | |