| 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 | $5.29 | 8.346% | $5.7315 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 4.183% | $154.4617 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 11.853% | $156.9969 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 3.842% | $54.7663 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.42 | 8.605% | $17.8329 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.71 | 3.350% | $6.9348 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.50 | 13.655% | $143.7736 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.28 | $540.4977 | $540.49 | $540.50 | $540.50 | |