| 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 | $38.38 | 5.213% | $40.3807 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.87 | 12.288% | $117.7564 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.44 | 4.237% | $31.7297 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 6.712% | $26.9981 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.67 | 11.521% | $253.8999 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.87 | 8.828% | $171.8068 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.89 | 9.295% | $66.5497 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.42 | $709.1213 | $709.13 | $709.15 | $709.10 | |