| 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 | $75.48 | 7.822% | $81.384 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 8.837% | $80.0714 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.72 | 5.344% | $155.6142 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.30 | 12.757% | $127.7537 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.93 | 13.345% | $160.8706 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.35 | 12.596% | $7.1498 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.57 | 5.749% | $21.7526 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.92 | $634.5963 | $634.58 | $634.55 | $634.70 | |