| 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 | $83.60 | 6.426% | $88.9721 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.65 | 9.475% | $168.2083 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.81 | 6.451% | $125.4099 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.61 | 4.795% | $57.2285 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.45 | 11.302% | $277.6428 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.82 | 12.117% | $87.2494 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.50 | 13.494% | $32.3458 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.44 | $837.0568 | $837.06 | $837.05 | $836.90 | |