| 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 | $36.91 | 8.270% | $39.9625 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 9.270% | $30.4863 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.93 | 4.706% | $121.3857 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.88 | 11.212% | $65.4816 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.33 | 9.246% | $12.3776 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 11.249% | $35.5329 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.85 | 3.407% | $161.1598 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.74 | $466.3864 | $466.39 | $466.45 | $466.50 | |