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 | $74.99 | 11.496% | $83.6109 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.50 | 3.132% | $255.2517 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $47.33 | 4.619% | $49.5162 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #4 | $221.90 | 12.809% | $250.3232 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $172.68 | 4.719% | $180.8288 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.96 | 6.302% | $195.5532 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 12.321% | $263.887 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,183.30 | $1,278.9710 | $1,278.97 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.00 |