| 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 | $36.60 | 9.279% | $39.9961 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.44 | 3.209% | $186.2303 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.59 | 9.154% | $77.0518 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.70 | 11.211% | $238.77 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 12.555% | $16.6694 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.70 | 13.154% | $231.6262 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.53 | 4.508% | $170.9019 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.37 | $961.2457 | $961.25 | $961.25 | $961.30 | |