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 | $246.28 | 13.691% | $279.9982 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.92 | 11.381% | $149.1614 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.75 | 9.372% | $82.8493 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 7.829% | $49.2239 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #5 | $150.80 | 5.714% | $159.4167 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 6.300% | $78.3431 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 12.576% | $220.4351 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.91 | $1,019.4277 | $1,019.43 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.30 |