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 | $237.57 | 8.685% | $258.203 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 7.280% | $77.9818 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $124.66 | 11.251% | $138.6855 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #4 | $94.37 | 5.781% | $99.8255 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.41 | 13.151% | $278.8154 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #6 | $188.75 | 11.549% | $210.5487 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
Purchase #7 | $197.55 | 10.351% | $217.9984 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.00 | $1,282.0583 | $1,282.07 | $1,282.10 | $1,282.00 |