| 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 | $221.46 | 13.141% | $250.5621 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.47 | 11.709% | $44.0915 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.92 | 8.404% | $18.342 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.59 | 6.742% | $102.0347 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.89 | 8.826% | $47.7637 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 12.325% | $41.2457 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.25 | 8.193% | $93.3165 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.30 | $597.3562 | $597.35 | $597.35 | $597.30 | |