| 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 | $36.81 | 8.587% | $39.9709 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.72 | 11.471% | $140.1413 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.51 | 8.408% | $22.2345 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.74 | 5.530% | $136.9146 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.52 | 12.512% | $116.4724 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.49 | 11.123% | $197.2322 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.91 | 11.762% | $125.0729 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.70 | $778.0388 | $778.02 | $778.00 | $778.00 | |