| 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 | $36.75 | 8.411% | $39.841 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.76 | 12.154% | $138.8018 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.34 | 6.481% | $130.2689 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.85 | 11.425% | $189.2554 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.80 | 4.274% | $207.2967 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 5.672% | $213.0031 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.61 | 12.872% | $121.4616 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.68 | $1,039.9285 | $1,039.93 | $1,039.90 | $1,040.00 | |