| 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 | $38.37 | 5.266% | $40.3906 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.51 | 13.866% | $11.9673 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.86 | 4.535% | $211.0144 | $211.01 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 6.555% | $105.2018 | $105.20 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.51 | 11.501% | $174.5102 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.25 | 5.234% | $5.5248 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 10.578% | $274.0676 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.08 | $822.6767 | $822.67 | $822.60 | $822.70 | |