| 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 | $242.34 | 11.587% | $270.4199 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.58 | 4.140% | $260.954 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 10.622% | $192.1947 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.78 | 3.293% | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 5.108% | $88.091 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 5.126% | $188.8273 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.93 | 12.840% | $45.057 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.80 | $1,188.8939 | $1,188.89 | $1,188.90 | $1,189.00 | |