| 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 | $38.77 | 3.150% | $39.9913 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.67 | 5.110% | $43.7993 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.52 | 6.867% | $180.0923 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.74 | 11.299% | $73.168 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.52 | 6.689% | $90.1735 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.35 | 11.185% | $272.7924 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.63 | 7.581% | $227.6737 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.20 | $927.6905 | $927.68 | $927.65 | $927.80 | |