| 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 | $41.59 | 6.395% | $44.2497 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.26 | 4.716% | $250.5435 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.56 | 12.472% | $242.4446 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.65 | 9.844% | $172.0706 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.62 | 12.700% | $268.9247 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.77 | 9.256% | $106.8196 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.45 | 4.294% | $157.9533 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.90 | $1,243.0060 | $1,242.99 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.90 | |