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 | $249.58 | 12.343% | $280.3857 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.65 | 12.436% | $134.5297 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #3 | $96.29 | 6.416% | $102.468 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
Purchase #4 | $42.34 | 7.440% | $45.4901 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.53 | 5.272% | $254.2635 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
Purchase #6 | $124.37 | 13.741% | $141.4597 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.74 | 8.786% | $105.2396 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.50 | $1,063.8363 | $1,063.84 | $1,063.85 | $1,063.90 |