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 | $249.82 | 11.838% | $279.3937 | $279.39 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 3.172% | $116.2026 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
Purchase #3 | $179.39 | 11.670% | $200.3248 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $86.48 | 9.682% | $94.853 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
Purchase #5 | $187.66 | 6.713% | $200.2576 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $235.43 | 4.103% | $245.0897 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
Purchase #7 | $133.53 | 8.374% | $144.7118 | $144.71 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.94 | $1,280.8332 | $1,280.82 | $1,280.80 | $1,280.90 |