| 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 | $36.41 | 9.804% | $39.9796 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.70 | 7.479% | $27.6221 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.72 | 7.284% | $221.7775 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 6.726% | $138.2315 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.45 | 6.731% | $174.4518 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 6.862% | $188.7397 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.29 | 9.813% | $185.9024 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.71 | $976.7046 | $976.70 | $976.75 | $976.70 | |