| 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 | $37.30 | 7.203% | $39.9867 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.92 | 7.526% | $110.6658 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.29 | 7.430% | $129.2275 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 8.161% | $190.1362 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.82 | 13.729% | $214.7431 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.56 | 13.355% | $108.322 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.51 | 8.755% | $70.1579 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.19 | $863.2392 | $863.25 | $863.25 | $863.20 | |