| 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 | $35.86 | 11.488% | $39.9796 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.53 | 9.401% | $225.9459 | $225.95 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.71 | 12.720% | $56.0331 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.48 | 7.310% | $59.5356 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.84 | 10.327% | $121.1832 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.60 | 10.653% | $12.8357 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.61 | 7.748% | $12.5095 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.63 | $528.0226 | $528.03 | $528.10 | $527.90 | |