| 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 | $36.95 | 8.189% | $39.9758 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.25 | 3.325% | $163.5118 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 13.849% | $263.4466 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 9.814% | $58.8493 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.63 | 11.635% | $46.4737 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 7.524% | $159.028 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.45 | 8.656% | $216.7144 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.17 | $947.9996 | $948.00 | $948.00 | $947.90 | |