| 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 | $197.85 | 5.420% | $208.5735 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.64 | 7.763% | $12.5436 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 9.803% | $41.242 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 8.193% | $149.09 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.41 | 5.800% | $63.9138 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 9.634% | $38.8324 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.98 | 9.829% | $57.0891 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.66 | $571.2844 | $571.27 | $571.30 | $571.20 | |