| 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 | $207.75 | 4.590% | $217.2857 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 4.238% | $252.6729 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.55 | 4.781% | $158.7956 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.38 | 12.629% | $141.2142 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.81 | 6.469% | $136.078 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.73 | 13.596% | $154.1839 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 7.277% | $260.2755 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.24 | $1,320.5058 | $1,320.51 | $1,320.55 | $1,320.60 | |