| 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 | $36.83 | 8.633% | $40.0095 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 4.736% | $85.2132 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.71 | 3.202% | $116.319 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.97 | 7.782% | $221.9986 | $222.00 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 11.798% | $272.3958 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.36 | 7.843% | $73.7215 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.92 | 3.625% | $31.0046 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.80 | $840.6622 | $840.66 | $840.60 | $840.60 | |