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 | $249.50 | 12.375% | $280.3756 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #2 | $153.96 | 6.750% | $164.3523 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #3 | $39.61 | 5.752% | $41.8884 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.47 | 12.472% | $170.3613 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 11.713% | $184.7621 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.34 | 12.163% | $112.5444 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
Purchase #7 | $23.27 | 3.781% | $24.1498 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.54 | $978.4339 | $978.43 | $978.45 | $978.50 |