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 | $246.66 | 12.789% | $278.2053 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
Purchase #2 | $162.72 | 9.109% | $177.5422 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.96 | 10.229% | $263.4032 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
Purchase #4 | $71.44 | 9.595% | $78.2947 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.53 | 12.248% | $277.8475 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.56 | 3.822% | $255.9835 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 6.857% | $165.2864 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,368.55 | $1,496.5628 | $1,496.56 | $1,496.60 | $1,496.50 |