| 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 | $37.61 | 6.341% | $39.9949 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.38 | 6.297% | $59.9302 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.65 | 9.529% | $224.1511 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.36 | 5.451% | $50.9961 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 7.745% | $239.5171 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.38 | 6.766% | $54.8564 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.37 | 10.259% | $190.0534 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.05 | $859.4992 | $859.50 | $859.50 | $859.60 | |