| 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 | $171.97 | 9.214% | $187.8153 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 10.613% | $261.5334 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 11.394% | $256.6072 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.37 | 3.230% | $51.997 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 10.628% | $28.188 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.55 | 11.705% | $187.1617 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 9.704% | $230.2029 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.01 | $1,203.5055 | $1,203.51 | $1,203.50 | $1,203.50 | |