| 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 | $37.43 | 6.828% | $39.9857 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.82 | 3.115% | $71.9949 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.54 | 12.544% | $276.3405 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.64 | 8.690% | $185.4686 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.29 | 6.117% | $159.4832 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.84 | 10.380% | $191.8846 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.52 | 9.765% | $203.636 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.08 | $1,128.7935 | $1,128.79 | $1,128.85 | $1,128.80 | |