| 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 | $38.34 | 5.325% | $40.3816 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.48 | 12.857% | $269.1414 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.68 | 9.691% | $239.8723 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.42 | 5.791% | $25.8342 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.78 | 9.348% | $12.8812 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.34 | 4.523% | $66.2049 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.94 | 3.204% | $23.675 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.98 | $677.9906 | $677.98 | $678.05 | $678.00 | |