| 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 | $36.85 | 8.420% | $39.9528 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.25 | 7.597% | $98.1823 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.79 | 10.512% | $171.0615 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.85 | 7.247% | $29.8683 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.67 | 10.139% | $191.2784 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.27 | 3.257% | $189.2391 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.44 | 13.694% | $24.376 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.12 | $743.9584 | $743.96 | $744.00 | $744.10 | |