| 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 | $244.70 | 5.619% | $258.4497 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 8.540% | $81.9911 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.56 | 5.506% | $83.9406 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.28 | 3.332% | $23.0224 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.41 | 8.564% | $185.0039 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.26 | 8.391% | $67.4842 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 9.367% | $239.4481 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.69 | $939.3400 | $939.33 | $939.35 | $939.20 | |