| 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 | $47.96 | 7.322% | $51.4716 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.52 | 10.405% | $55.7766 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.40 | 3.671% | $8.7084 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.68 | 10.838% | $86.099 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.57 | 6.175% | $240.5607 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.65 | 13.644% | $187.1148 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 3.394% | $259.0743 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.35 | $888.8054 | $888.80 | $888.75 | $888.90 | |