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 | $250.85 | 11.119% | $278.742 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
Purchase #2 | $50.74 | 4.379% | $52.9619 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #3 | $199.59 | 13.324% | $226.1834 | $226.18 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.86 | 10.814% | $272.4473 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
Purchase #5 | $80.52 | 3.619% | $83.434 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 12.772% | $90.8491 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
Purchase #7 | $135.82 | 6.870% | $145.1508 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.94 | $1,149.7685 | $1,149.76 | $1,149.80 | $1,149.70 |