| 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 | $35.44 | 12.817% | $39.9823 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.69 | 5.343% | $135.5659 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.33 | 9.555% | $147.1652 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.73 | 6.759% | $149.1744 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 4.702% | $153.4931 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 9.853% | $239.2379 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.97 | 10.457% | $225.2991 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.54 | $1,089.9179 | $1,089.92 | $1,089.90 | $1,090.00 | |