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 | $250.46 | 11.225% | $278.5741 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 5.139% | $159.3802 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #3 | $16.42 | 12.421% | $18.4595 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.60 | 12.218% | $10.7729 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.62 | 12.697% | $143.8239 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.77 | 13.203% | $240.862 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $52.25 | 12.787% | $58.9312 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.71 | $910.8038 | $910.79 | $910.75 | $910.90 |