| 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 | 11.500% | $39.9839 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.92 | 5.789% | $99.357 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.34 | 12.366% | $76.7909 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 4.178% | $190.3645 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 8.141% | $259.2897 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.86 | 13.441% | $87.1908 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 12.317% | $187.2437 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.19 | $940.2205 | $940.21 | $940.25 | $940.30 | |