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 | $250.69 | 11.844% | $280.3817 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.36 | 11.820% | $172.6054 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $181.35 | 10.761% | $200.8651 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #4 | $29.66 | 3.535% | $30.7085 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $145.85 | 3.650% | $151.1735 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
Purchase #6 | $27.77 | 6.271% | $29.5115 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #7 | $207.63 | 3.748% | $215.412 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.31 | $1,080.6577 | $1,080.66 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.70 |