| 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 | $37.77 | 5.845% | $39.9777 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.73 | 11.680% | $23.1513 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.74 | 11.751% | $83.5227 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.31 | 6.235% | $214.924 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.87 | 6.712% | $19.0694 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.28 | 13.441% | $75.1887 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.55 | 6.169% | $14.3859 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $433.25 | $470.2197 | $470.22 | $470.20 | $470.30 | |