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 | $249.73 | 4.113% | $260.0014 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 11.268% | $263.1488 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.61 | 7.136% | $74.5774 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
Purchase #4 | $213.39 | 7.690% | $229.7997 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 4.784% | $258.2506 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $136.31 | 13.591% | $154.8359 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 3.801% | $38.1053 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.71 | $1,278.7191 | $1,278.73 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.70 |