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 | $247.81 | 13.143% | $280.3797 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #2 | $197.58 | 6.195% | $209.8201 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.54 | 9.490% | $13.73 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
Purchase #4 | $76.32 | 3.474% | $78.9714 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
Purchase #5 | $241.72 | 7.229% | $259.1939 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 6.156% | $104.4575 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 12.305% | $264.4334 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.83 | $1,210.9860 | $1,210.98 | $1,211.00 | $1,211.00 |