| 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 | $22.59 | 6.537% | $24.0667 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.64 | 8.342% | $46.197 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.49 | 13.746% | $282.6474 | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 5.601% | $221.3186 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 5.859% | $247.2231 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.72 | 3.604% | $186.1971 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 10.373% | $229.8849 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.84 | $1,237.5348 | $1,237.54 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.50 | |