| 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 | $35.92 | 11.307% | $39.9815 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.32 | 6.457% | $134.4765 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.98 | 5.375% | $186.4927 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.68 | 13.784% | $140.7281 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.54 | 4.607% | $92.619 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.54 | 13.796% | $174.7224 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 11.786% | $221.1686 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.83 | $990.1888 | $990.19 | $990.20 | $990.20 | |