| 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 | $85.31 | 5.625% | $90.1087 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 8.774% | $156.156 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.81 | 13.299% | $232.0477 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.26 | 5.650% | $8.7267 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.77 | 10.855% | $128.3368 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.84 | 8.362% | $127.6938 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.87 | 7.130% | $260.1866 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.42 | $1,003.2563 | $1,003.27 | $1,003.30 | $1,003.20 | |