| 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 | $36.99 | 8.134% | $39.9988 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.29 | 9.211% | $60.3828 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.37 | 9.762% | $229.8087 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.38 | 13.376% | $239.6542 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.40 | 12.121% | $208.9935 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.38 | 13.122% | $171.2441 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.90 | 4.259% | $104.1547 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.71 | $1,054.2368 | $1,054.22 | $1,054.25 | $1,054.30 | |