| 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 | $36.28 | 10.214% | $39.9856 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.77 | 10.571% | $227.5219 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.33 | 12.424% | $218.4736 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.36 | 9.398% | $130.5775 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.74 | 10.207% | $205.8006 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.45 | 8.668% | $187.398 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.57 | 4.216% | $32.901 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.50 | $1,042.6582 | $1,042.66 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.70 | |