| 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 | $37.25 | 7.371% | $39.9957 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.32 | 4.726% | $107.1556 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 11.152% | $232.2854 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.80 | 9.832% | $59.0896 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.59 | 5.852% | $16.5023 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.82 | 9.492% | $223.1666 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.78 | 7.702% | $255.0168 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.54 | $933.2120 | $933.23 | $933.20 | $933.30 | |