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 | $247.78 | 12.751% | $279.3744 | $279.37 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
Purchase #2 | $101.81 | 13.440% | $115.4933 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $91.53 | 7.514% | $98.4076 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #4 | $78.62 | 3.571% | $81.4275 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
Purchase #5 | $66.99 | 8.810% | $72.8918 | $72.89 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #6 | $172.80 | 6.677% | $184.3379 | $184.34 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
Purchase #7 | $53.53 | 3.216% | $55.2515 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.06 | $887.1840 | $887.18 | $887.20 | $887.20 |