| 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 | $242.57 | 12.705% | $273.3885 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 7.609% | $17.9815 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 9.471% | $53.4766 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.95 | 5.373% | $188.565 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.53 | 8.330% | $17.9069 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 11.824% | $165.958 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.87 | 11.780% | $70.2761 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.89 | $787.5526 | $787.57 | $787.60 | $787.70 | |