| 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 | $40.78 | 3.455% | $42.1889 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.89 | 3.266% | $74.2379 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.91 | 10.395% | $267.0565 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.34 | 6.549% | $102.6493 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.34 | 3.312% | $125.3588 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.46 | 9.208% | $199.2609 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.54 | 13.273% | $98.0265 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.26 | $908.7788 | $908.79 | $908.80 | $908.80 | |