| 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 | $245.35 | 5.257% | $258.248 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.53 | 4.326% | $155.9987 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 5.395% | $51.4855 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.44 | 11.150% | $8.2696 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.58 | 5.319% | $59.5895 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.66 | 13.534% | $144.9375 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 3.583% | $71.8348 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.76 | $750.3636 | $750.37 | $750.40 | $750.30 | |