| 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 | $40.77 | 3.678% | $42.2695 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.43 | 13.777% | $122.2306 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.38 | 5.683% | $71.2092 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.27 | 13.193% | $251.5941 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.30 | 6.453% | $239.8386 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.73 | 5.682% | $241.7264 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.31 | 6.439% | $71.6441 | $71.64 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.19 | $1,040.5125 | $1,040.51 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.40 | |