| 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 | $157.50 | 6.507% | $167.7485 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.76 | 5.719% | $85.3787 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.37 | 5.717% | $165.3097 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.85 | 12.494% | $162.9476 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.77 | 6.406% | $259.3859 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.51 | 8.454% | $194.6858 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.62 | 3.308% | $5.8059 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.38 | $1,041.2621 | $1,041.28 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.20 | |