| 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 | $35.28 | 13.340% | $39.9864 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.97 | 12.282% | $20.1771 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.52 | 3.205% | $158.4403 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.85 | 3.346% | $22.5811 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.40 | 11.810% | $221.831 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.81 | 12.647% | $155.2388 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.37 | 10.416% | $167.1367 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.20 | $785.3914 | $785.40 | $785.50 | $785.30 | |