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 | $247.46 | 10.844% | $274.2946 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.72 | 7.175% | $38.2829 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.70 | 4.150% | $162.1616 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.41 | 8.815% | $270.3073 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 6.400% | $223.706 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #6 | $243.39 | 7.456% | $261.5372 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $43.68 | 3.152% | $45.0568 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.61 | $1,275.3464 | $1,275.35 | $1,275.35 | $1,275.40 |