| 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 | $9.35 | 7.739% | $10.0736 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.45 | 6.855% | $19.7147 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.42 | 6.146% | $198.9388 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.67 | 13.203% | $6.4186 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 12.517% | $16.2812 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.76 | 5.419% | $131.5207 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.42 | 11.868% | $204.0696 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.54 | $587.0172 | $587.01 | $586.95 | $587.00 | |