| 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 | $36.57 | 9.326% | $39.9805 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.52 | 6.843% | $217.4469 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.83 | 5.178% | $185.9863 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 10.227% | $250.9869 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.40 | 8.452% | $218.4223 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.55 | 3.698% | $61.7522 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 6.433% | $59.9644 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.91 | $1,034.5395 | $1,034.54 | $1,034.55 | $1,034.60 | |