| 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 | $12.78 | 5.622% | $13.4985 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.49 | 5.480% | $139.7505 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.42 | 3.800% | $194.542 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 10.770% | $56.3265 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.66 | 3.498% | $196.2943 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.64 | 7.561% | $258.8348 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 11.288% | $276.9624 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.71 | $1,136.2090 | $1,136.20 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.20 | |