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 | $248.40 | 12.786% | $280.1604 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #2 | $162.50 | 11.828% | $181.7205 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
Purchase #3 | $96.59 | 9.545% | $105.8095 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 5.150% | $178.2503 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #5 | $105.90 | 12.277% | $118.9013 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.45 | 5.470% | $249.3838 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.82 | 5.874% | $85.5674 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.18 | $1,199.7932 | $1,199.79 | $1,199.75 | $1,199.90 |