| 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 | $249.48 | 11.828% | $278.9885 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 10.197% | $82.4163 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.54 | 11.253% | $72.9152 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.56 | 4.547% | $67.4955 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.72 | 13.138% | $69.8288 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.63 | 6.597% | $247.9766 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.27 | 5.285% | $47.6625 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.99 | $867.2834 | $867.30 | $867.30 | $867.30 | |