| 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 | $216.48 | 10.815% | $239.8923 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.87 | 5.272% | $263.0431 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.95 | 8.280% | $76.8247 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.32 | 13.668% | $45.8309 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.33 | 3.865% | $88.628 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.92 | 3.805% | $131.7493 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.88 | 6.214% | $263.2833 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.75 | $1,109.2516 | $1,109.24 | $1,109.30 | $1,109.10 | |