| 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 | $249.89 | 11.125% | $277.6903 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 8.445% | $54.5261 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 11.408% | $145.1869 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.77 | 3.192% | $246.3915 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.44 | 11.463% | $14.9806 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 4.346% | $58.1312 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 11.465% | $18.5812 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.08 | $815.4878 | $815.49 | $815.60 | $815.50 | |