| 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 | $12.80 | 12.341% | $14.3796 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.94 | 13.359% | $124.6269 | $124.63 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.93 | 4.383% | $179.4657 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.79 | 6.274% | $38.0355 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.86 | 9.539% | $239.7371 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.32 | 5.595% | $204.1363 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.45 | 13.270% | $99.0546 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.09 | $899.4357 | $899.45 | $899.50 | $899.40 | |