| 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 | $245.33 | 5.336% | $258.4208 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.56 | 4.683% | $79.0985 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.29 | 4.374% | $126.5952 | $126.60 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.32 | 3.430% | $15.8455 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.90 | 4.171% | $13.4381 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.83 | 5.685% | $198.5081 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.81 | 8.662% | $246.4563 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.04 | $938.3625 | $938.38 | $938.35 | $938.30 | |