| 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 | $38.63 | 3.496% | $39.9805 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 9.647% | $176.433 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.75 | 10.453% | $172.0305 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.60 | 8.783% | $154.0367 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.65 | 7.568% | $215.8352 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.28 | 12.242% | $247.2467 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.82 | 10.728% | $38.5555 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.64 | $1,044.1181 | $1,044.13 | $1,044.20 | $1,044.00 | |