| 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 | $83.83 | 3.751% | $86.9745 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.63 | 10.451% | $198.4031 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.88 | 8.777% | $136.9285 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.43 | 5.461% | $143.8804 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.53 | 4.655% | $231.8422 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 10.788% | $6.4257 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.70 | 4.567% | $199.4093 | $199.41 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.80 | $1,003.8637 | $1,003.86 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.80 | |