| 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 | $217.70 | 9.422% | $238.2117 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.68 | 5.622% | $255.2672 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.59 | 13.476% | $194.7135 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.94 | 7.293% | $40.707 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.62 | 9.470% | $126.5692 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.96 | 8.496% | $137.7465 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.76 | 6.795% | $264.5953 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.25 | $1,257.8104 | $1,257.82 | $1,257.75 | $1,257.80 | |