| 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 | $22.79 | 5.154% | $23.9646 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 6.811% | $88.3968 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.49 | 4.361% | $249.9342 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.60 | 13.119% | $34.6144 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.55 | 8.176% | $82.8087 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.67 | 3.190% | $258.6664 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.94 | 9.293% | $174.8032 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.80 | $913.1883 | $913.18 | $913.15 | $913.20 | |