| 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 | $35.49 | 12.699% | $39.9969 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.29 | 11.105% | $238.0869 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 7.160% | $84.2385 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.33 | 8.746% | $98.2303 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 8.252% | $184.299 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.63 | 10.209% | $84.4532 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.97 | 9.228% | $206.4082 | $206.41 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.57 | $935.7130 | $935.72 | $935.75 | $935.70 | |