| 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 | $36.74 | 8.788% | $39.9687 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.53 | 5.736% | $153.8776 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.51 | 4.776% | $237.3281 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.53 | 7.609% | $134.0055 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.80 | 8.232% | $200.0127 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.95 | 11.868% | $220.324 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.85 | 3.712% | $129.4844 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.91 | $1,115.0010 | $1,115.00 | $1,115.00 | $1,115.00 | |