| 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 | $245.90 | 9.375% | $268.9531 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.50 | 8.185% | $233.1387 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.34 | 9.636% | $104.527 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.49 | 5.499% | $47.9915 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.30 | 3.781% | $66.7312 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.72 | 13.166% | $119.6391 | $119.64 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 13.368% | $256.155 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.20 | $1,097.1356 | $1,097.14 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.10 | |