| 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 | $50.53 | 4.571% | $52.8397 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.34 | 11.631% | $38.3341 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.63 | 12.246% | $46.728 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 11.619% | $188.212 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 11.500% | $274.8587 | $274.86 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.76 | 11.636% | $115.8335 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.31 | 5.282% | $183.5171 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.70 | $900.3231 | $900.32 | $900.35 | $900.20 | |