| 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 | $37.42 | 6.865% | $39.9889 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.51 | 4.239% | $254.8748 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.45 | 9.412% | $61.7631 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.27 | 10.624% | $239.2465 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.87 | 8.432% | $167.9286 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.71 | 9.497% | $167.2129 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.52 | 9.150% | $245.0636 | $245.06 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.75 | $1,176.0784 | $1,176.07 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | |