| 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 | $197.96 | 4.107% | $206.0902 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.59 | 5.829% | $125.5026 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 11.449% | $38.9068 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 9.119% | $14.0327 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.61 | 13.256% | $69.777 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.41 | 4.257% | $208.9415 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.90 | 6.543% | $220.4375 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.24 | $883.6883 | $883.69 | $883.75 | $883.60 | |