| 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 | $245.73 | 5.223% | $258.5645 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 4.492% | $88.0659 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.83 | 4.374% | $6.085 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.91 | 3.258% | $257.0195 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 10.378% | $192.7421 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 8.727% | $22.2455 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.92 | 11.165% | $202.2314 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.75 | $1,026.9539 | $1,026.96 | $1,026.95 | $1,026.90 | |