| 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 | $36.62 | 9.128% | $39.9627 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.58 | 13.551% | $208.4569 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.30 | 9.285% | $36.3919 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.73 | 10.709% | $91.5896 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 5.134% | $74.6241 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.91 | 8.134% | $171.8357 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.49 | 12.536% | $54.5687 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.61 | $677.4296 | $677.43 | $677.40 | $677.50 | |