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 | $242.87 | 11.786% | $271.4947 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 10.441% | $7.1787 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $58.28 | 13.505% | $66.1507 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.98 | 11.655% | $279.1152 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
Purchase #5 | $238.44 | 8.851% | $259.5443 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $80.42 | 6.314% | $85.4977 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.66 | 10.377% | $50.3981 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.15 | $1,019.3794 | $1,019.38 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.40 |