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 | $250.88 | 11.625% | $280.0448 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #2 | $29.41 | 6.496% | $31.3205 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #3 | $55.99 | 12.118% | $62.7749 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
Purchase #4 | $34.65 | 8.297% | $37.5249 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 5.785% | $262.2833 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #6 | $218.99 | 11.489% | $244.1498 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.61 | 10.591% | $196.4207 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.47 | $1,114.5189 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.45 | $1,114.40 |