| 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 | $36.28 | 10.208% | $39.9835 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.34 | 5.635% | $239.0943 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.96 | 13.288% | $28.2767 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 8.744% | $243.0537 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.33 | 8.421% | $125.0419 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 7.625% | $156.5836 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.34 | 8.335% | $161.7875 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.25 | $993.8212 | $993.81 | $993.90 | $993.90 | |