| 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 | $21.50 | 8.185% | $23.2598 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 13.483% | $78.848 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.97 | 4.766% | $187.4997 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.53 | 8.544% | $236.1158 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.68 | 13.656% | $216.7193 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 7.868% | $267.0704 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.40 | 8.436% | $176.1001 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.15 | $1,185.6131 | $1,185.62 | $1,185.55 | $1,185.60 | |