| 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 | $165.25 | 8.220% | $178.8336 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 9.119% | $43.975 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.35 | 7.204% | $87.2105 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.91 | 11.407% | $149.1851 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.93 | 9.585% | $100.7415 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.47 | 9.700% | $221.0126 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 11.589% | $246.9241 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.49 | $1,027.8824 | $1,027.88 | $1,027.90 | $1,027.80 | |