| 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 | $77.95 | 13.640% | $88.5824 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.83 | 12.768% | $197.1523 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.94 | 3.442% | $77.5194 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.56 | 11.444% | $6.1963 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.29 | 9.142% | $214.2348 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 11.872% | $241.2743 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 5.736% | $53.3967 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.74 | $878.3562 | $878.35 | $878.35 | $878.40 | |