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 | $250.59 | 11.691% | $279.8865 | $279.89 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 6.341% | $168.4973 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $202.54 | 11.405% | $225.6397 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $53.52 | 4.836% | $56.1082 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 6.864% | $38.8344 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.95 | 11.763% | $153.0594 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 11.329% | $265.5865 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.95 | $1,187.6120 | $1,187.62 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.60 |