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 | $248.43 | 12.154% | $278.6242 | $278.62 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.50 | 10.286% | $174.8033 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #3 | $146.83 | 12.524% | $165.219 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $60.29 | 13.288% | $68.3013 | $68.30 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 8.270% | $40.7745 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $121.49 | 10.607% | $134.3764 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #7 | $224.83 | 4.685% | $235.3633 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.03 | $1,097.4620 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.50 |