| 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 | $242.89 | 3.507% | $251.4082 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.94 | 7.455% | $198.7273 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.98 | 7.231% | $152.2466 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.98 | 5.622% | $210.1667 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.37 | 13.828% | $277.0232 | $277.02 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.89 | 10.272% | $93.6099 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.38 | 5.751% | $220.3639 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.43 | $1,403.5458 | $1,403.55 | $1,403.50 | $1,403.50 | |