| 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 | $15.77 | 13.839% | $17.9524 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.91 | 5.122% | $41.9542 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.64 | 11.180% | $145.2456 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.28 | 7.713% | $229.7303 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.28 | 5.814% | $29.9242 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.45 | 12.320% | $247.6094 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.91 | 12.528% | $44.9099 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.24 | $757.3260 | $757.32 | $757.30 | $757.30 | |