| 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 | $169.52 | 5.814% | $179.3759 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.83 | 3.642% | $259.9652 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.38 | 11.125% | $227.1173 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.26 | 3.133% | $202.4088 | $202.41 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.98 | 6.710% | $151.5069 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.84 | 6.873% | $249.9118 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.87 | 8.353% | $81.1239 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.68 | $1,351.4098 | $1,351.42 | $1,351.35 | $1,351.40 | |