| 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 | $11.99 | 3.396% | $12.3972 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.31 | 12.338% | $28.4327 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.88 | 10.552% | $266.2977 | $266.30 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.77 | 11.333% | $270.2831 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.28 | 3.319% | $83.9777 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.75 | 8.724% | $57.3519 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.93 | 9.783% | $118.4888 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.91 | $837.2291 | $837.23 | $837.30 | $837.30 | |