| 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 | $11.79 | 5.121% | $12.3938 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 4.735% | $166.7905 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.92 | 5.218% | $174.5777 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.45 | 3.704% | $215.1339 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.41 | 4.176% | $151.4823 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.95 | 5.438% | $56.8838 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.87 | 11.336% | $263.7216 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.64 | $1,040.9836 | $1,040.97 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.00 | |