| 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 | $78.41 | 10.612% | $86.7309 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.43 | 10.200% | $43.4519 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 12.621% | $80.8731 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 4.468% | $243.0657 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.80 | 5.235% | $23.9936 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.63 | 12.321% | $98.4269 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.84 | 11.662% | $51.1859 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.59 | $627.7280 | $627.73 | $627.75 | $627.80 | |