| 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 | $35.79 | 11.737% | $39.9907 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.26 | 9.815% | $113.395 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.99 | 12.235% | $109.9791 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.61 | 5.714% | $70.4161 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.27 | 9.754% | $42.0029 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.67 | 13.850% | $162.4298 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.48 | 9.426% | $73.8407 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.07 | $612.0543 | $612.06 | $612.10 | $612.00 | |