| 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 | $198.64 | 3.622% | $205.8347 | $205.83 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.80 | 11.450% | $244.9671 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 10.150% | $242.8808 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.39 | 12.420% | $214.0364 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.56 | 6.118% | $43.0415 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 3.275% | $90.1797 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.26 | 10.313% | $194.4377 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.47 | $1,235.3779 | $1,235.38 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.30 | |