| 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 | $221.77 | 13.386% | $251.4561 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.52 | 9.280% | $63.9507 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.73 | 7.604% | $41.675 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.80 | 10.424% | $18.5512 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.90 | 11.853% | $6.5993 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.86 | 7.431% | $33.1532 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 11.109% | $86.3539 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.30 | $501.7394 | $501.74 | $501.75 | $502.00 | |