| 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 | $250.37 | 7.203% | $268.4042 | $268.40 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.70 | 4.761% | $99.2087 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 10.649% | $52.7464 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.52 | 4.450% | $30.8336 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.53 | 5.668% | $45.9973 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.82 | 11.820% | $79.1909 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.81 | 4.105% | $17.5001 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.42 | $593.8812 | $593.88 | $593.90 | $593.80 | |