| 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 | $12.60 | 12.439% | $14.1673 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 12.844% | $80.0741 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 4.711% | $210.2283 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.60 | 8.566% | $260.1241 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.52 | 13.255% | $253.1476 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.59 | 13.563% | $19.9757 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 4.145% | $259.8418 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.54 | $1,097.5589 | $1,097.56 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.50 | |