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 | $245.78 | 10.171% | $270.7783 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $214.56 | 11.618% | $239.4876 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.49 | 9.239% | $167.6709 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.54 | 3.106% | $204.7067 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 6.624% | $36.572 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
Purchase #6 | $108.86 | 10.553% | $120.348 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 9.781% | $240.9473 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.01 | $1,280.5108 | $1,280.52 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.50 |