| 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 | $246.99 | 9.550% | $270.5775 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.65 | 13.797% | $162.3314 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.97 | 11.647% | $232.1923 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.63 | 8.520% | $124.3965 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 12.213% | $7.2153 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 3.484% | $69.1273 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.93 | 3.623% | $225.8256 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.40 | $1,091.6659 | $1,091.68 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.60 | |