| 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 | $82.61 | 7.218% | $88.5728 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.92 | 4.651% | $108.7533 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.74 | 10.704% | $73.8838 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.45 | 5.499% | $38.4544 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.39 | 9.485% | $258.8116 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.50 | 11.600% | $79.794 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 6.383% | $188.6064 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.90 | $836.8763 | $836.86 | $836.85 | $837.00 | |