| 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 | $246.89 | 8.864% | $268.7743 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.97 | 6.531% | $106.499 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.99 | 4.168% | $49.9902 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.25 | 7.311% | $23.8767 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.68 | 8.693% | $270.2978 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.80 | 4.213% | $231.1444 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.32 | 3.395% | $140.9481 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.90 | $1,091.5305 | $1,091.53 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.50 | |