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 | $249.35 | 11.802% | $278.7783 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #2 | $212.88 | 5.828% | $225.2866 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 3.648% | $39.8008 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.63 | 9.109% | $20.327 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #5 | $41.35 | 6.162% | $43.898 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #6 | $209.34 | 3.375% | $216.4052 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 9.439% | $257.9477 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.65 | $1,082.4436 | $1,082.46 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.40 |