| 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 | $225.43 | 11.277% | $250.8517 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.38 | 11.744% | $38.4176 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.61 | 9.204% | $186.3129 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.67 | 8.743% | $11.6029 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.80 | 10.454% | $59.4243 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 8.546% | $39.717 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.63 | 6.320% | $5.9858 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.11 | $592.3122 | $592.31 | $592.25 | $592.30 | |