| 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 | $77.75 | 12.126% | $87.178 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 8.449% | $154.9736 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.27 | 4.215% | $203.5006 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 6.323% | $266.2753 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.45 | 6.502% | $256.0841 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.42 | 9.344% | $50.7575 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.45 | 8.521% | $258.7683 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.68 | $1,277.5374 | $1,277.54 | $1,277.55 | $1,277.70 | |