| 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 | $27.26 | 9.332% | $29.8039 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.31 | 10.465% | $59.9935 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.37 | 11.746% | $159.0928 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.39 | 9.490% | $94.5884 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.60 | 12.416% | $272.7212 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.93 | 8.686% | $36.8772 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.47 | 11.693% | $57.4884 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.33 | $710.5654 | $710.56 | $710.60 | $710.60 | |