| 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 | $35.28 | 13.338% | $39.9856 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.43 | 3.609% | $203.5192 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.92 | 9.840% | $264.6265 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.25 | 13.854% | $210.9145 | $210.91 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.58 | 7.440% | $89.7984 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.35 | 9.412% | $159.0303 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 5.322% | $165.8822 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.31 | $1,133.7567 | $1,133.76 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.70 | |