| 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 | $16.50 | 7.316% | $17.7071 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.32 | 5.746% | $72.2457 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.97 | 12.645% | $126.1286 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 3.709% | $255.8812 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.47 | 13.315% | $197.7007 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.73 | 9.339% | $41.2536 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.28 | 10.871% | $213.1828 | $213.18 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.00 | $924.0997 | $924.10 | $924.15 | $924.10 | |