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 | $250.32 | 11.656% | $279.4973 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.38 | 8.299% | $210.5116 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.54 | 5.218% | $185.7519 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $219.67 | 12.718% | $247.6076 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.42 | 13.282% | $224.7741 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
Purchase #6 | $33.97 | 11.365% | $37.8307 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #7 | $65.90 | 8.330% | $71.3895 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.20 | $1,257.3627 | $1,257.36 | $1,257.35 | $1,257.40 |