| 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 | $15.87 | 13.235% | $17.9704 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.76 | 10.496% | $36.1985 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.88 | 4.184% | $76.9711 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.40 | 4.151% | $147.2695 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.41 | 13.460% | $242.135 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.80 | 5.362% | $95.6687 | $95.67 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.60 | 12.752% | $140.489 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.72 | $756.7022 | $756.71 | $756.65 | $756.80 | |