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 | $138.76 | 9.181% | $151.4996 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 13.548% | $102.7723 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 12.554% | $278.6274 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.30 | 12.782% | $282.2933 | $282.29 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
Purchase #5 | $27.71 | 11.670% | $30.9438 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #6 | $9.56 | 13.712% | $10.8709 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #7 | $244.50 | 5.278% | $257.4047 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.89 | $1,114.4120 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.40 | $1,114.40 |