| 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 | $36.50 | 9.536% | $39.9806 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.72 | 13.277% | $140.1463 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.46 | 7.116% | $119.3915 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.59 | 4.704% | $48.7816 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 6.174% | $250.3477 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.71 | 8.148% | $239.7749 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.92 | 9.637% | $81.0437 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.69 | $919.4663 | $919.46 | $919.50 | $919.40 | |