| 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 | $38.34 | 4.215% | $39.956 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 7.405% | $6.4228 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.55 | 7.397% | $107.9877 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.87 | 6.387% | $249.8711 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.61 | 3.506% | $51.3493 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.67 | 12.843% | $97.801 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.72 | 8.404% | $89.6718 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.74 | $643.0597 | $643.06 | $643.00 | $643.10 | |