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 | $244.87 | 13.652% | $278.2997 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 11.810% | $246.8765 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
Purchase #3 | $16.39 | 6.595% | $17.4709 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.50 | 8.318% | $171.684 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.34 | 12.736% | $137.9212 | $137.92 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #6 | $24.51 | 4.732% | $25.6698 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
Purchase #7 | $140.71 | 12.431% | $158.2017 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.12 | $1,036.1238 | $1,036.12 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.20 |