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 | $250.51 | 11.695% | $279.8071 | $279.81 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.53 | 8.358% | $92.6786 | $92.68 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #3 | $148.51 | 13.471% | $168.5158 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $85.39 | 7.592% | $91.8728 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 6.141% | $249.3889 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.38 | 13.512% | $195.672 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 4.119% | $149.5565 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.92 | $1,227.4917 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.45 | $1,227.60 |