| 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 | $36.81 | 8.574% | $39.9661 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.67 | 10.272% | $253.2617 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.98 | 4.355% | $109.5519 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 6.562% | $41.1649 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.63 | 13.182% | $14.2949 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.38 | 11.507% | $96.3197 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.96 | 4.720% | $9.3829 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.06 | $563.9421 | $563.93 | $563.90 | $564.10 | |