| 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 | $38.58 | 5.710% | $40.7829 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.87 | 6.168% | $114.5234 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 10.498% | $19.4145 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.25 | 11.456% | $184.181 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 3.219% | $218.3288 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.92 | 3.644% | $118.0712 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.44 | 4.617% | $197.1403 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.15 | $892.4421 | $892.43 | $892.45 | $892.40 | |