| 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 | $24.50 | 13.425% | $27.7891 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.33 | 3.734% | $62.5827 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.57 | 5.714% | $140.145 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.40 | 5.207% | $9.8895 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.37 | 6.331% | $100.3446 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.79 | 8.299% | $31.1793 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.65 | 12.859% | $249.0234 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.61 | $620.9536 | $620.95 | $621.00 | $620.90 | |