| 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 | $200.54 | 9.596% | $219.7838 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.26 | 3.730% | $216.0281 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.72 | 11.735% | $134.8865 | $134.89 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.62 | 4.462% | $135.4036 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.25 | 12.745% | $158.1249 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.40 | 4.850% | $17.1954 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.26 | 8.691% | $78.5401 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.05 | $959.9624 | $959.96 | $960.00 | $959.90 | |