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 | $250.82 | 8.516% | $272.1798 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
Purchase #2 | $34.97 | 7.155% | $37.4721 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.74 | 8.453% | $40.9302 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #4 | $134.77 | 3.593% | $139.6123 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.96 | 7.810% | $229.5922 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #6 | $158.36 | 10.650% | $175.2253 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 11.602% | $278.38 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.06 | $1,173.3919 | $1,173.39 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.40 |