| 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 | $206.63 | 5.422% | $217.8335 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.52 | 10.617% | $85.7503 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.41 | 7.212% | $236.306 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.35 | 10.461% | $25.7926 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.73 | 4.285% | $157.1888 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.91 | 9.163% | $70.8577 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.38 | 8.284% | $33.9795 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.93 | $827.7084 | $827.71 | $827.75 | $827.80 | |