| 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 | $147.72 | 4.524% | $154.4029 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.89 | 9.231% | $224.8957 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.86 | 13.749% | $40.7904 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.79 | 4.136% | $117.455 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.31 | 4.361% | $159.9958 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 10.628% | $50.4574 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.98 | 6.658% | $207.9618 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.16 | $955.9590 | $955.97 | $955.95 | $956.10 | |