| 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 | $142.80 | 4.500% | $149.226 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.28 | 11.822% | $231.7846 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 12.387% | $10.7554 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.27 | 12.839% | $54.4674 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.74 | 8.468% | $24.6656 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.67 | 10.714% | $17.3489 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.59 | 8.428% | $22.3253 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.92 | $510.5732 | $510.59 | $510.60 | $510.60 | |