| 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 | $242.78 | 11.810% | $271.4523 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.60 | 3.440% | $139.2302 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.56 | 9.841% | $147.802 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 4.273% | $193.3639 | $193.36 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.60 | 4.813% | $151.5596 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.30 | 12.763% | $194.2906 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.75 | 7.782% | $202.3607 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.03 | $1,300.0593 | $1,300.05 | $1,300.05 | $1,300.20 | |