| 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 | $209.44 | 9.729% | $229.8164 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.30 | 9.108% | $87.6137 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 3.733% | $47.6446 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.56 | 3.483% | $64.739 | $64.74 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.66 | 12.862% | $16.5456 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.63 | 10.347% | $10.6264 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 10.282% | $180.0684 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.80 | $637.0541 | $637.06 | $637.05 | $636.90 | |