| 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 | $200.82 | 9.776% | $220.4522 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.95 | 9.355% | $223.0295 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.40 | 5.779% | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 8.584% | $237.256 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 10.462% | $155.3648 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.74 | 6.149% | $255.5431 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.80 | 4.202% | $204.0275 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,396.86 | $1,503.4231 | $1,503.42 | $1,503.45 | $1,503.50 | |