| 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 | $38.67 | 3.435% | $39.9983 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.82 | 5.737% | $204.9395 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.75 | 9.845% | $20.5959 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 13.219% | $18.851 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.44 | 13.447% | $111.6772 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.40 | 9.857% | $152.0421 | $152.04 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.53 | 7.792% | $232.3241 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.26 | $780.4281 | $780.43 | $780.45 | $780.40 | |