| 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 | $37.62 | 6.222% | $39.9607 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.71 | 8.113% | $248.3464 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.84 | 6.484% | $83.952 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.72 | 11.556% | $148.0571 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.26 | 7.208% | $19.5762 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.35 | 5.393% | $160.5662 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.71 | 12.470% | $199.8704 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.21 | $900.3290 | $900.34 | $900.30 | $900.50 | |