| 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 | $246.72 | 4.354% | $257.4622 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.41 | 6.127% | $244.5272 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.90 | 11.354% | $217.0289 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.63 | 8.709% | $233.3221 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.31 | 9.198% | $84.421 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.61 | 9.289% | $135.0921 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.82 | 7.428% | $49.2235 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.40 | $1,221.0770 | $1,221.07 | $1,221.05 | $1,221.00 | |