| 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 | $242.79 | 12.504% | $273.1485 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.56 | 11.709% | $44.1921 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.95 | 10.478% | $52.9742 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 13.752% | $18.6667 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.92 | 9.339% | $152.9871 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.60 | 5.510% | $208.4878 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.79 | 7.195% | $188.4381 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.02 | $938.8945 | $938.90 | $938.90 | $938.90 | |